Finance Administrator

Deputyship Officer

Start date - ASAP

Location - London Borough of Barnet

Contract - 36 hours per week, initially 3 month

Rate of pay - £16.11 per hour

Job Summary

Barnet Council are seeking a Deputyship Officer to manage all aspects of the financial affairs of Vulnerable Adults under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, The Mental Health Act 1983 and the Powers of Attorney Act 2023 and in compliance with other relevant statutory and government regulations. The successful candidate will perform Deputyship functions on behalf of individuals for whom the Council has been appointed Deputy by the Court of Protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist professional advice and support in respect of deputyship, appointeeship, lasting power of attorney and enduring power of attorney.
• Perform Deputyship functions on behalf of individuals for whom the Council has been appointed Deputy by the Court of Protection.
• Support new applications for deputyship and to the DWP/Court of Protection, alongside the Appointeeship and Deputyship Referrals Officer.
• Ensure that Deputyship is delivered in line with statutory legislation on Deputyship/Appointeeship and guidance from the Office of the Public Guardian and the Court of Protection.
• Provide the role of the Administrator for the Client Money and Finance Management system (currently CASPAR) and implementation of any future upgrade software in relation to this area of work.

Required Skills

• Experience in Deputyship, Appointeeship, Lasting Power of Attorney and Enduring Power of Attorney.
• Experience in managing financial affairs of Vulnerable Adults.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively.
• Experience in using Client Money and Finance Management system (CASPAR).

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Deputyship Officer role, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are suitable for the role.