Client Affairs Officer: Protecting Vulnerable Adults’ Finances

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Ibrido; GBP 34.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Descrizione del lavoro

Hampshire County Council in Winchester is seeking a Client Affairs Officer to oversee Deputyship and Appointeeship for adults lacking capacity. This hybrid role focuses on safeguarding wellbeing and financial affairs while working with families and professionals.

You will manage a caseload, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure best outcomes for clients within the Mental Capacity Act framework.

Competenze

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong numeracy, budgeting and IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Professional curiosity, creativity and innovation.
• Confidence to challenge views in the best interests of clients.
• Experience handling sensitive cases with care.

Mansioni

• Be responsible for a caseload of clients, ensuring their income is maximised and their assets are safeguarded.
• Empower clients to make decisions where possible, or act in their best interests under the Mental Capacity Act.
• Collaborate with clients, relatives, carers and professionals to manage resources and improve quality of life.
• Visit clients to build relationships and gain insight into needs and aspirations.

Conoscenze

Excellent verbal and written skills

Numeracy

Budgeting

IT skills

Independent working

Creativity and initiative

Descrizione del lavoro

Hampshire County Council in Winchester is seeking a Client Affairs Officer to oversee Deputyship and Appointeeship for adults lacking capacity. This hybrid role focuses on safeguarding wellbeing and financial affairs while working with families and professionals.

You will manage a caseload, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure best outcomes for clients within the Mental Capacity Act framework.