Team: Money Management Job Family: Supporting - CBG8 Salary: £31,022 – £33,851 per annum pro rata Hours: 37 hours per week Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month. The Money Management Team meet on weekly basis at Priory House, Chicksands. Contract Type: Hybrid – Fixed Term/Secondment (up to 12 months, maternity cover) Closing Date: 28th July 2026 Interview Date: w/c 3rd August 2026 About the role The Money Management team support vulnerable Adult Social Care customers, who either lack capacity or who are subject to financial abuse, to continue to live in the community or residential home. Your role would be to manage the financial affairs of vulnerable adults who are unable to do so themselves, ensuring their money is handled safely, responsibly, and in their best interests. This includes acting as an appointee or deputy, managing income and expenditure, and liaising with relevant agencies such as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). To be successful in this role, you will have: <ul> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience in financial administration or public sector finance.</li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Knowledge of welfare benefits, particularly DWP processes.</li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.</li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.</li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Knowledge and proficiency in IT, including Excel, Outlook and Word. Also able to upload and save documents on SharePoint.</li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Knowledge required around Mental Capacity Act and The Care Act.</li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Experience around welfare benefits, Appointeeships and Deputyships.</li> <li style="background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">A full clean UK driving license, which is essential due to the nature of the role.</li> </ul> In this role, you will: <ul> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Manage and monitor client finances in accordance with council policies and legal frameworks (e.g. appointeeship/deputyship).</li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Liaise with the DWP, banks, care providers, Office of the Public Guardian and other agencies to ensure clients benefits and income are received and managed appropriately.</li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Maintain accurate financial records and prepare regular reports and reconciliations.</li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Process payments for clients’ care, living expenses, and other personal needs.</li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Safeguard client assets and identify any financial risks or concerns.</li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Provide advice and support to social workers, care managers, and clients representatives on financial matters.</li> <li style="color:black;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Use online Banking systems to audit clients bank accounts.</li> </ul> Succeed, and you will be part of a dedicated team where flexibility and commitment go a long way. We will give you the chance to develop new skills progress and support you to find your greatness. At Central Bedfordshire Council, we’re passionate about having a workforce that reflects our community, it’s why we are committed to creating equal opportunities, so that we embrace diversity. We offer manageable workloads and a friendly and supportive work environment. IT equipment is provided to support working as well as generous annual leave, local government pension scheme, regular supervision and support to develop. <div> Our Offer </div> <div> We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our <a href="https://jobs.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/content/Our-rewards-and-benefits/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rewards and Benefits page</a> </div> <div> </div> <div> Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process. </div> <div> </div> <div> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </div> <div> </div> <div> You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this <a title="" href="https://centralbedfordshirecouncil.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/Communications/IgAGZeXRor2rSomfIUv2P6dIAcc-O9a-kzom-9-yZ0TRMVw?e=XZ8egU" target="_self">Recruitment Pack</a>. </div> <div> </div> <div> Our <a href="https://centralbedfordshirecouncil.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/Communications/EuejD31meJ9GiiHyMPHL6V4BUJcaSc16Y3dGD4m8GxPfYA?e=Dg6Cg2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance</a> are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack. </div> <div> </div> <div> For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Lucy Wainwright at [email protected] or call 0300 300 4114. </div> <div> </div> <div> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </div> <div> </div> <div> Safeguarding: </div> <div> Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records. </div> <div> </div> <div> To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline. </div> <div> </div> <div> Our National Careers Service team offer a free monthly workshop covering CV writing and how to complete the statement sections of the Central Bedfordshire Council online application form. This MS Teams workshop is open to anyone from the UK and lasts around 1.5 hours. <a href="https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/xfp/form/667" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Please book your place here.</a> </div> <div> </div> <div> More information about this service can be found here: <a href="https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/207/support_getting_into_work_or_learning" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support getting into work or learning | Central Bedfordshire Council</a> </div>

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