Adult Social Care – Finance
Hybrid (2 days on-site) | Full-time | Monday to Friday - 12 Months
£22 per hour PAYE / £29.21 per hour Umbrella
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Client Affairs Officer to join a well-established Adult Social Care Finance team within a London local authority on a hybrid basis.
This role plays a key part in delivering statutory appointeeship and deputyship services, ensuring the financial wellbeing and protection of vulnerable adults across the borough.
The RoleYou will manage a caseload of clients, taking responsibility for appointeeship, deputyship, property protection, and estate administration. The role requires a strong balance of financial administration, client liaison, and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing appointeeship and deputyship accounts, ensuring accurate billing, reconciliation, and financial reporting
Liaising with DWP, banks, and internal stakeholders to secure and manage client income and benefits
Ensuring all benefit entitlements are identified, claimed, and maintained
Handling property protection, including storage, inspections, and associated financial assessments
Supporting Court of Protection processes, including financial decisions, asset management, and property sales
Administering deceased estates in line with the Care Act, including debt recovery and asset handling
Coordinating council funerals, ensuring compliance with legislation and sensitivity to cultural considerations
Attending multi-disciplinary meetings and working closely with care managers and external professionals
About YouTo be successful, you will bring:
Experience within Adult Social Care Finance, appointeeship/deputyship, or a similar financial assessment role
Strong understanding of DWP benefits, financial assessments, and client account management
Experience supporting vulnerable adults and working within a local authority setting
Ability to interpret complex financial information and maintain accurate records
Confident communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with clients, families, and professionals
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and case management systems
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
Why Apply?
Competitive hourly rate: £22 PAYE / £29 Umbrella
Hybrid working model (2 days on-site)
Opportunity to work in a meaningful, client-focused role within Adult Social Care
Gain experience in Court of Protection, estate management, and public sector finance
This is an ideal role for candidates with experience as a Client Affairs Officer, Appointeeship Officer, Deputyship Officer, Financial Assessment Officer, or Adult Social Care Finance Officer
Salary description
£22.00 - £29.00 per hour