Job Details
Job Purpose:
To be responsible for a case load managing the finances and property for vulnerable adults for whom Liverpool City Council is the Court Appointed Deputy of Appointee. – This is a HYBRID role.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
• To protect the property and financial affairs of vulnerable adults who are subject to the Court of Protection.
• To act under the delegated Court Appointed Deputy to enforce the Court Order on behalf of the Court, LCC and the client.
• At all times, the Post Holder must adhere to the Directions of the Court Order and meet the Local Authority Deputy Standards set by the Office of the Public Guardian and act in compliance to the Mental Capacity Act (2005).
• Liaise with the Court, Social Workers and other LCC staff, HMRC, DWP and other government bodies and financial institutions on behalf of and in the best interest of the client.
• To ensure COP representation at appropriate meetings in relation to an individual client and their family members.
• Advise and explain to Social Workers and family members the procedures relating to deceased Clients subject to Court of Protection regarding the funeral and estate.
• Report to Office of the Public Guardian Visiting Officers on open/active cases.
• To provide guidance and training to appropriate staff.
• To carry out any other tasks reasonably required of the post holder
Qualification and training
Essential
• 5 GCSE’s/NVQ Level 3 in administration or equivalent (A)
Desirable
• ECDL Experience
Umbrella Rate – £22.64
