Job Details

Hours of work: 37 hours per week Working pattern: Full-time Fixed term for: 12 months

Closing date: Sunday 27 August 2017

For an informal discussion, please contact Amelia Osmond, Financial Services Team Manager or Hazel Harris, Appointee and Deputyship Senior Officer.

About the Role

The Client Affairs Team is responsible for managing the finances of individuals who receive care services across the County and who lack mental capacity around their finances.

This newly created role will support the team to carry out annual reviews to ensure clients' are receiving their maximum income entitlement, their needs are being fully met and that standards for Corporate Deputies set by the Office of the Public Guardian are adhered to.

We support clients' with variable needs and work with clients', their support network, care providers and Care Managers to ensure their finances are protected and decisions are made in their best interests.

We are looking for a candidate who has experience of working with vulnerable adults in a similar environment, ideally with knowledge of Welfare Benefits.

The position is varied and interesting and would suit a person looking to expand both their skills and knowledge. This is a busy team and someone who is motivated and flexible with good problem solving skills would be ideal.

The role is initially offered on a 12 month basis but a permanent role may follow.

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.