Appointeeship Officer

**Description**:
SOCIAL CARE

DISABILITY SERVICES

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT APPOINTEESHIP OFFICER

Salary Scale G07 - £26,848- £28,371 pro rata

30 Hours Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy and friendly Project Management Team. Flexible working hour’s available and Part-time/Job share will be considered.

An integral part of the role, the post holder will deliver support and advice to individual tenants, their representative/appointee and their support provider in relation to the management of joint household finances and their homes, together working in collaboration with the nominated registered landlords.

Based at Crown Building, you should have:

- Experience in dealing with young people / adults with learning, physical disabilities, mental health problems
- Knowledge and proven experience of financial procedures, accounting and reconciliation
- Knowledge of claiming benefits on behalf of tenants
- Knowledge of AVSC and associated benefits
- Experience of negotiating with various organisations on behalf of tenants
- The ability to maintain clear and accurate financial and written records
- The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- Good Math's/English skills and educated to at least BTEC National Certificate Level or equivalent

In addition you should be able to demonstrate personal qualities of patience, tact, confidentiality and the ability to communicate at all levels. The post offers flexible working opportunities in line with the Council’s modern ways of working enabling some working to be completed from home.

If you would like any further information please contact: Heather Henry - Team Manager 07776 516789 / Sue Evans - Assistant Team Manager 07500 058204.