Only internal employees of Conwy County Borough Council can apply for this vacancy.
Work base: Coed Pella
This is a fantastic development opportunity to join the Deputy’s Unit as a Deputy’s Manager on a fixed term basis with a view towards full time permanency following review.
This post manages and forms an essential part of service delivery to clients who are mentally incapable of managing their own financial affairs, working towards the overall aims of The Wales Safeguarding Procedures and within the Best Practice Guidelines of the Mental Capacity act.
You will manage a team who act under a Court of Protection Order for clients, ensuring they receive their full entitlement to benefits and that suitable accounts are operated and savings levels are monitored effectively. The responsibility involves making collaborative and singular decisions on a daily basis that affect client’s standard of living.
You will have a relevant degree or equivalent discipline, have an ability to work within financial guidelines and audit procedures, experience of claiming benefits on behalf of others and of liaising with creditors, debtors and other external agencies. The ability to absorb legislative changes and implement the resulting adaptations to working practices, including providing training for other staff members, is also considered essential.
Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary to obtain a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Manager details for informal discussion:
Debbie Howorth, Deputy’s Manager
( debbie.howorth@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 575683 )
Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.
Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.
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We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).
We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.
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