Overview
This is a new role within The Deputyship Team (Adult Social Care Finance). The team manages the financial affairs for clients, who the Council acts for as a Deputy or a DWP Appointee.
Responsibilities
* Notify, complete, submit and follow up applications for Deputyship to the Court of Protection.
* Submit and follow up applications to the DWP for Appointeeship.
* Pay invoices, apply for exemptions on OPG and Deputyship application fees, and provide administrative support for the extremely busy team.
Team and location
The team has two Finance Leads, 6 FTE Deputyship Officers and 4.6 FTE Deputyship Assistants. This post is based at County Hall in Morpeth. It is initially office based; there will be scope for some hybrid working in the future.
Requirements of the role
* A good standard of English and Maths
* Ability to work at a fast pace
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Excellent communication/telephone skills
About Northumberland County Council
Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is “Land of Great Opportunities" for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
How to apply and guiding information
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website. Guidance on completing your application and information about our Equality and Diversity principles is available in the attached guidance notes. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods described below.
Alternative application formats: British Sign Language – northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net | Text relay service – dial 018001 01670 623930
Benefits
* 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)
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Further information: For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods listed above. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. All communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notification.
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