Client Financial Affairs Officer
Hackney
£24/hr
36/hrs a week
Start date: ASAP
Hatched Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities in the Hackney area and we are looking for a Client Financial Affairs Officer.
Purpose of job:
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To support the Client Affairs Team in the efficient and effective provision of a comprehensive client financial affairs function for Community Services, including all aspects of Court of Protection Deputyship, DWP benefits appointeeship and Direct Payment third party service, in accordance with statutory requirements and the Council's policies and procedures.
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The post holder will be responsible for the caseload management of finances for vulnerable adults that lack the capacity to manage their own finances.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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To Manage a caseload of less complex appointeeship/deputyship cases as defined by the Client Financial Affairs Manager
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To be responsible for the day-to-day processing of all financial matters related to participants of the direct payment third party arrangements, ensuring that all disbursements are made in accordance with council financial rules, payroll deadlines are met, accounts are reconciled and quarterly statements are sent out to all service users on the scheme.
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To make applications as directed to the Court of Protection, consistent with the Court's Regulations and Practice Directions, for an appointment of a deputy for property and affairs.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate complex, diverse information effectively with all levels of staff, external agencies and service users in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to deal effectively with queries and to provide appropriate advice as required
Ability to prioritise conflicting demands and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
Knowledge and Experience
A clear understanding of appointeeship and deputyship legislative framework
Knowledge of the Direct Payment scheme
Knowledge of accountancy practices in relation to managing the financial affairs of vulnerable adults and related functions including Direct Payment third party scheme
Qualification in Business and Finance or AAT or equivalent administration and finance experience.
Experience of working in a local government financial environment
Experience of dealing with service user finances, receipting and making payments