Deputyship Assistant

Job Introduction **ROLE OF THE JOB**
- We are looking to recruit a Deputyship Assistant to work as part of a very busy team who manage the financial affairs of adult social care clients who lack mental capacity to manage their own finances. The team comprises of Deputyship Assistants and Deputyship Offices led by two Team Managers.
- You will have your own caseload and will need advanced keyboard skills as there is a requirement to work quickly and accurately due to the workload and the financial nature of the job.
- You require excellent problem-solving skills, good organisational skills; the ability to plan and prioritise. Meeting internal and external deadlines is essential.
- You will be required to communicate with a wide variety of people at all levels, internal and external (i.e. DWP, solicitors, financial institutions, police, care managers).
- Tasks will be varied and will include balancing accounts, making investments, completing court of protection paperwork, assisting in the protection of client properties and challenging DWP decisions.
- The post will be based at County Hall, but the post holder may be required to work at other sites within the Council.
- This role is permanent and full time (37 hours) with a Band 5 salary of (£26,421 - £28,770)
- For further information please see the attached job description and person specification

**REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB**
- The post holder may be required to drive throughout the county providing the service so full valid UK driving License will be required.
- The role requires a DBS Check.

**INFORMATION AND BENEFITS**Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”. For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Why choose us? We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including: -26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees) -Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available - Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality

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