Appointee Officer
Nottinghamshire County Council
Role
Who You Are
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join the Appointee and Deputyship Team. You will be able to work on your own initiative, have a high attention to detail, and be able to prioritise competing tasks while effectively managing your workload. You will be a confident communicator, with the ability to communicate professionally, effectively, and empathetically with the people you support and their families.
What the Job Involves
You will be responsible for managing the finances of a portfolio of people who lack the capacity to manage their finances themselves. You will provide accurate advice and resolutions to queries and problems relating to their finances and form good relationships with a range of people including social workers, support providers, and government agencies. Training will be provided on all aspects of the role.
Skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- High attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload
- Confident and professional communication
- Empathetic interaction with clients and families
- Ability to form relationships with various stakeholders
- Some knowledge of Adult Social Care and Health (advantageous)
- Familiarity with State benefit system (advantageous)