You will be ensuring that the best financial interests of vulnerable service users are secured through the use of appropriate legal procedures, and advising care management and other staff on such issues and to undertake practical casework where required.

Your duties will include

• Making application for the appointment of a Receiver/Deputy (in consultation with the Team Manager) and undertaking the necessary work leading to the appointment of a Receiver/Deputy. • Undertaking the necessary casework following the issue of the Receivership Order. • Undertaking any necessary casework and/or assisting others to do so. • Researching as necessary in these cases to enable the above legal authorities to be granted. • Giving requested advice (where appropriate) on the protection and management of the affairs of vulnerable adults and attendant matters (including Appointeeship and Power of Attorney) discussing as necessary with the Team Leader and relevant operational staff. • Visit clients to maintain regular contact and ensure engaged and involved in any decisions surrounding financial affairs. • Facilitate and support house clearances and works required for clients. • Authorising payments, signing cheques, as necessary in accordance with financial regulations.

For full job details and how to apply please see attached documents at the bottom of the Job page and ensure you fully read and follow the guidance so you fully demonstrate how you meet the points on the job profile. PLEASE DO NOT JUST SUBMIT A CV.

Closing time/date, midnight, on the 14th of May 2017 Applications received after this may not be considered. Assessment Centre & Interviews will be held on 26th of May 2017