Assistant Finance Officer

Assistant Finance Officer The post holder oversees a caseload of Deputyship and Appointeeship clients, safeguarding the financial wellbeing of vulnerable adults who lack capacity to manage their own finances. Acting under Court of Protection and Department for Work and Pensions authority, the role supports the Councils legal responsibilities as a Public Authority Deputy or Corporate Appointee, ensuring all actions are taken in clients best interests and in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Office of the Public Guardian standards. 1) Assistant Finance Officer Oversee a designated caseload of Deputyship and Appointeeship clients, ensuring financial affairs are administered in line with Court of Protection Orders, DWP Appointeeship authorisations, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and OPG Deputy Standards, working within defined procedures and with access to supervisory support. 2Assistant Finance Officer )Undertake financial assessments and reviews within established procedures, rec...