Deputyship Finance Officer

Deputyship Finance Officer  
Location: Enfield Civic Centre
Contract: Initially 3 months - potential to be extended
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £25 UMB per hour (£20.50 PAYE)

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Deputyship Finance Officer to join a busy local authority team supporting vulnerable adults who lack capacity to manage their financial affairs.
You will manage a caseload of Court of Protection and appointeeship clients, ensuring their finances are administered lawfully, accurately and in their best interests.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of deputyship and/or appointeeship cases
• Administer and monitor client finances, including income, expenditure and savings
• Liaise with the Court of Protection, Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), DWP, banks and external stakeholders
• Prepare financial reports, annual returns and records in line with statutory requirements
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and safeguarding legislation
• Support clients with welfare benefits, direct payments and financial reviews
• Maintain accurate records and case notes on internal systems

About you

• Experience working in Deputyship, Appointeeship or Court of Protection services
• Strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and best interest decision-making
• Confident managing finances for vulnerable adults
• Experience within a local authority, public sector or regulated environment (desirable)
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet statutory deadlines

Why apply?

• Meaningful work supporting vulnerable adults
• Opportunity to work within a well-established local authority team
• Competitive rate and immediate start potential
• Valuable Court of Protection and public sector experience

If this matched your experience and you're on the lookout for your next locum role, contact me today! Yu can either apply directly now, contact me with your most up to date CV to Nicola.mansfield@servicecare.org.uk or contct me directly on 01772 208964. 
If you know someone who would be great for this role, please pass on my details and ask them to contact me references your name- we offer a £250 referral bonus! T's and C's apply)