Investigator

Salary
- £27,223 - £28,613

Number of jobs available
- 3

Detail of reserve list
- 12 Months

Region
- West Midlands

City/Town
- Birmingham, Nottingham

Building/Site
- NOTTINGHAM OPG NOTTINGHAM, NG2 1AR, OPG Victoria Square House, B2 4AJ

Grade
- EO

Organisation Grade for MoJ
- EO

Post Type
- Permanent

Working Pattern
- Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working

Role Type
- Investigation

Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities?
- No

Job description

**Role**: Investigator

**Business**: Office of Public Guardian (OPG), Supervision and Investigation Services (SIS)

**Location**: OPG Offices in Victoria Square House, Birmingham or Embankment House, Nottingham

**Grade**: Executive Officer (£27,223 minimum)

**Salary**: £27,223 minimum

**Contract Type**: Permanent

**Minimum Hours**: Part time staff are required to commit to at least 22:12 working hours per week as a minimum.

**Organisational Overview**

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance. We are an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), set up in 2007 following the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act of 2005.

OPG is responsible for registering lasting powers of attorney (LPA) and enduring powers of attorney (EPA) and supervising deputies who are appointed by the Court of Protection.

OPG is a fantastic place to work offering a range of development opportunities. The OPG has signed up to the ‘Time to Change’ pledge which supports mental health in the workplace, as well as recently receiving a health and wellbeing charter accreditation as we are committed to developing a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community we serve.

OPG is currently going through an extensive period of organisational change. This will be delivered by our transformation programme - “OPG 2025”. The ambitious plan is about changing the way we provide services. It will help us meet the growing needs of our users, partners and our stakeholders. It will make sure our users experience a better level of support. Overall, it will help us to respond to the changing needs of society. This is so we can better support adults at risk and create high-quality services that are accessible and affordable.

OPG is aiming to have a Digital Power of Attorney in place that meets our customer and stakeholder needs. We aim to have a multiskilled, flexible workforce, working within office/home based locations to meet civil service environment**_._**

**Team Overview**

As a member of the investigations team, you will have responsibility for your own caseload and will be expected to conduct investigations into concerns raised about attorneys’ behaviour and matters of capacity which may be in breach of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA), Code of Practice and associated regulations. Through liaising with various parties, you will gather adequate evidence and use this to deliver a timely, thorough and objective reports for the Public Guardian which will address any concerns raised and make appropriate recommendations.

You will be expected to collaborate with your peers and wider group of colleagues in sharing of best practice, supporting, coaching and developing them and you will be getting involved in working groups which serve to improve our working practice and enhance our profile across OPG.

In your role, you will also need to keep your own knowledge up to date and be aware of any legislative changes, changes in policies and procedures and align your practice with these so that you can continue delivering effective and professional service.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Conduct investigations about the way in which attorneys are exercising their powers under a registered LPA PFA / H&W or EPA following concerns raised internally and/or externally.

Liaise with attorneys and third parties as appropriate to gather the required information and evidence in order to prove or disprove allegations and to achieve outcomes in the best interests of donors lacking mental capacity to make decisions.
- Undertake safeguarding actions as required throughout the life of the investigation. Refer matters to the police, local authorities or other agencies where evidence is held to suggest criminal activity or a safeguarding concern.
- Complete accurate and thorough reports for the Public Guardian and for the Court of Protection, with clear and justifiable recommendations.
- Implement the Public Guardian’s recommendations.
- Produce witness statements for the Court of Protection, implement and respond to directions made by the Court of Protection. This may require attendance at court hearings.
- Understand how your area of work feeds into the wider operation of SIS.
- Regularly monitor your performance against key milestones and act promptly to reassess worklo