Children and Young People Officer

2 weeks ago


Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom City Of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Full time
Job Title: Children and Young People Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate individual to join our team as a Children and Young People Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to work with vulnerable residents who require support in managing their financial affairs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload of individuals who require the support of a Public Authority Deputy and those more complex Appointee cases.
  • Ensure receipt of eligible welfare benefits, safeguarding and management of savings and property, payment of living expenses, and allocations and disbursement of personal allowances.
  • Work closely with colleagues to provide an exemplary level of service to our vulnerable residents.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in working in the role of Court Appointed Deputy and/or Public Authority Deputy.
  • Considerable knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Welfare Benefits, Court of Protection legal procedures and regulations, and the Public Health Act 1984.
  • Excellent communication skills, with an eye for detail and strong financial skills.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive team environment with approachable managers.
  • A rewarding work environment, as part of a directorate who are passionate about making a difference to improve the lives of people in Calderdale.
  • Hybrid working opportunities, with the ability to work from home and attend other workplaces as required.

Calderdale Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer:

We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working/job share opportunities for both full and part-time staff. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel. We reserve the right to close the post in the event of high levels of response.



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