Job Introduction

Appointee and Deputy Caseworker (S01)

Post Ref: CC824

Salary: SO1, £34,434 - £36,363 per annum, 37 hours per week, permanent

Calderdale Council – Supporting people to live their largest lives

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?

Do you have the skills to manage finances while supporting vulnerable adults with dignity, empathy and compassion?

About the Role

This is a highly responsible yet rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll manage a diverse and complex caseload, supporting vulnerable adults, where the Council acts as DWP Appointee and/or Court Appointed Deputy.

You’ll play a vital part in safeguarding and managing individuals’ financial affairs, ensuring they receive the benefits, support and protection they are entitled to, always acting in their best interests and helping them live the largest lives possible.

What You’ll Be Doing

Managing finances including income, savings, property and debts
Securing welfare benefits and financial entitlements
Preparing and submitting Court of Protection annual reports to a high standard and within deadlines
Developing sustainable budgets that promote financial stability and wellbeing
Working collaboratively with partners such as DWP, OPG, HMRC, care providers and families
Identifying and mitigating financial risks, including fraud or exploitation

This is a key role where your professional judgement, empathy and attention to detail will make a genuine impact.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

Knowledgeable in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and welfare benefits
Financially astute, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
Confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
Compassionate, resilient and committed to safeguarding

Additional Information

Enhanced (Adults Barred List) DBS required
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
Flexible working arrangements to meet service needs

Why Join Calderdale?

Flexible hybrid working (home, office, and community)
A supportive and collaborative values-driven team
A role that is varied, challenging and genuinely rewarding
The opportunity to make a lasting difference to people’s lives

Join us and be part of a service committed to inclusion, safeguarding and helping people live their largest lives.

Closing date 14 June 2026

Interviews 29 June and 1 July 2026

To apply, please visit: https://ce0078li.webitrent.com/ce0078li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=671928dXjr&VACANCY_ID=953919tqJx

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.

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