Guardian for Vulnerable Adults’ Finances

Shared Services Partnership; Winchester; Híbrido; GBP 34.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Assured EAP

Annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Hampshire County Council’s Adults' Health and Care division seeks a Client Affairs Officer to act on behalf of vulnerable adults, protecting their wellbeing and financial affairs in a challenging, supportive environment.

You will manage a caseload, maximise income, safeguard assets, and collaborate with families and professionals while visiting clients to understand their needs and aspirations.

Formación

• Working knowledge of benefits payable by the Department for Work and Pensions and other agencies.
• Understanding of issues affecting people who lack capacity to manage property and financial affairs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong numeracy, budgeting, and IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage conflicting demands and deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Be responsible for a caseload of clients, ensuring their income is maximised and their assets are safeguarded from abuse and exploitation.
• Empower clients to make decisions where possible, or make decisions in their best interests with regard to their known beliefs, wishes, and preferences in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act.
• Work closely with clients, their relatives, carers, and professional support to manage resources effectively to meet their needs and improve their quality of life.
• Visit clients to develop and maintain effective relationships and gain insight into their needs and aspirations.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Numeracy

Budgeting

IT skills

Independent work

Prioritisation

Time management

Professional curiosity

Creativity

Advocacy

Descripción del empleo

Hampshire County Council’s Adults' Health and Care division seeks a Client Affairs Officer to act on behalf of vulnerable adults, protecting their wellbeing and financial affairs in a challenging, supportive environment.

You will manage a caseload, maximise income, safeguard assets, and collaborate with families and professionals while visiting clients to understand their needs and aspirations.