As an Appointee Caseworker, you will act on behalf of Calderdale Council as a DWP Appointee, supporting adults who need help to manage their own finances to make the most of their money and improve their quality of life. Working closely with social care teams, care providers and families, you will always act in the person's best interests. What You'll Be Doing

Managing a caseload of vulnerable adults' financial affairs
Making welfare benefit applications to maximise income
Setting up and monitoring budgets, bank accounts and spending plans
Working with partners including social care, DWP, housing providers and creditors
Carrying out regular reviews and audits including home visits
Supporting Appointee and Deputy Officers with Public Authority Deputy cases

We're looking for someone who is:
Accountable, organised, proactive and confident in decision-making
Empathetic and professional when handling sensitive situations
Confident managing finances and analysing information
Knowledgeable and understands welfare benefits, including Housing Benefit and Council Tax reduction and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Can communicate clearly to work effectively with individuals, families and professionals
Enhanced (Adults Barred List) DBS check required
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
Flexible working arrangements to meet service needs
Flexible hybrid working (home, office, and community)
A supportive and collaborative team environment
A trusted and rewarding role with lasting impact on people's lives
Be part of an organisation committed to inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing, 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

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