Appointee & Deputy Team Leader

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead our specialist Appointeeship and Deputyship service, supporting vulnerable adults to live their largest lives through effective financial management, safeguarding, and legal compliance.,

• Lead, manage and develop a specialist team delivering Appointee and Deputy services
• Oversee complex and high-risk cases involving vulnerable adults and their financial affairs
• Ensure robust financial governance, accurate financial management, and statutory compliance
• Act as the professional lead for complex Deputyship cases
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) standards, and relevant legislation
• Monitor service performance, financial activity, and safeguarding risks
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and quality standards
• Build effective partnerships with internal teams, external organisations, and key stakeholders
  
  Significant experience in Appointeeship and Deputyship services
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, financial safeguarding, and relevant legal frameworks
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-risk casework with sound professional judgement
• Strong financial awareness with the ability to interpret and manage complex financial data
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions under pressure
• Commitment to delivering a high-quality, compliant service that safeguards vulnerable adults
What we offer
• Flexible hybrid working (home, office, and community)
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• A varied leadership role with real impact
Additional information Enhanced DBS check required (Adults Barred List) Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential, As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished - see guidance., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Be part of something that matters. Help us protect, support and empower vulnerable people across Calderdale to live their largest lives., As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.