Court of Protection Officer

2 weeks ago

Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Recroot Ltd Full time
Recroot are looking for a Court of Protection Officer to join our client based with Liverpool City Council.

This role is starting asap, working Mon to Fri up to 36 hours a week in an ongoing contract.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

  • To act under the delegated Court appointed Deputy to enforce the court order on behalf of the Court, LCC and the client.
  • At all times the Post Holders must adhere to the Directions of the Court Order, and meet the Local Authority Deputy Standards set by the Office of the Public Guardian and act in compliance to the Mental Capacity Act.
  • Open Deputy bank accounts on behalf of the client and consolidate personal assets and identify and secure assets savings and investments.
  • To gather information in respect of the client's personal money, investments pensions annuities and other such assets belonging to them and contact each individual body.
  • Attend weekly bank meetings to instruct on any necessary transactions relating to individual cases, deposit/withdraw cash and secure any cash found during property searches.
  • Liaise with the Court, Social Workers & other LCC staff, HMRC, DWP, and other government bodies & financial institutions on behalf of and in best interest of the client.
  • Act within the authority issued by the Court to ensure that private and rented properties are dealt with in the client's best interests when conducting searches of the properties and the removal and safe keeping of personal items, and to arrange storage and/or the sale and disposal of furniture, effects and the property
  • Ensure that all financial information is recorded on relevant ICT case management and reconciliation systems (Liquid Logic, AMS and Casper) including the reconciliation of client's bank accounts.
  • Monitor funds and ensure the payments of any liabilities of the Client are paid, and set up the agreed regular personal allowance for the Client.
  • Seek independent financial advice, where appropriate, to maximise the return on the client's savings, investments and other assets, in order to safeguard individual's finances
  • It must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements and with Standing Orders and financial Regulations of the City Council, and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practise and the City Councils safety plan.
  • To ensure COP representation at appropriate meetings in relation to an individual client and their family members.


The Client Asset Management Support Team (CAMST) provide operational day to day management for the finances of people for whom the Council is the Court Appointed Deputy or Appointee.

The role of Court of Protection Officer involves liaising with banks, support providers, Social Workers, Department for Work and Pensions, Office of the Public Guardian and others.

You will have preferably have experience of working in a finance or a social care setting, with IT skills, good time management and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

We are seeking 3 full time Court of Protection Officers for a period of 3 months to provide additional support to this statutory role at Liverpool Council.

This is an office based role for 5 days per week.

You, the agency will be required to evidence the following in your workers CV's in order to be considered for this role Knowledge and understanding of the Court of Protection and Local Authority Deputy Standards.

Experience of managing finances and property. Experience of consulting with and advising staff, members of the public external providers.

Experience of producing work of a high standard and working to tight deadlines An understanding of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and its Code of Practice.


Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract

Salary:
£14.71 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID: 966020

Expected start date: 03/07/2023

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