Deputyship Assistant

**Further Information**

Deputyship Assistant

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 are unable to manage their own finances.
- 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 financial nature of the job.
- Excellent problem
- solving skills, good organisational skills and an ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines are essential.
- You will be required to communicate with a wide variety of people at all levels, internal and external (ie 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 holder may be required to drive throughout the county providing the service.

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)

Salary - Band 5 (£24,496 - £26,845)

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification.

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".

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
25 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme for majority of roles - 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, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours

Car leasing scheme

Please note the closing date for this post is midnight on 17th February.