We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Liverpool to assist with the appointment of a Court Protection Officer , on a 2-month contract , highly likely to be extended at clients discretion.
Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay : £17.50 - £22.00 per hour Responsibilities: 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.
Qualifications: 5 GCSEs/NVQ Level 3 in administration or equivalent.
Experience: Knowledge and understanding of the Court of Protection and Local Authority Deputy Standards Experience of managing finances and property Experience of producing work of a high standard and working to tight deadlines Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.
Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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