Deputyship Caseworker
- Employer
- Staffordshire County Council
- Location
- Stafford, Staffordshire
- Salary
- £18,319 – £19,819 per annum
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 2019
- Reference
- REC001076
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Administration / Clerical / Secretarial - inc PA
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Flexible hours
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
37 Hours per week – Permanent
This is an opportunity to work within a very friendly and very busy, fast moving area of the Legal Services Unit.
The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate effective team working skills and a commitment to the work of the section, the work of which is governed by public authority deputy standards.
The role will involve the following:
1. An understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and how it applies to deputyship and deprivation of liberty safeguards
2. Good numeracy and budgetary skills, including the ability to ensure that the service user's resources and those of the County Council are used to maximum effect.
3. Good written and oral communication skills at all levels – this post will involve liaison with internal/external professional organisations, fieldwork staff, colleagues in the department and members of the public.
To apply for this post click on the ‘Apply’ button below.
By clicking on the apply button you will be redirected to Staffordshire County Councils online application website.
To submit your application you will need to register an account on the website (NB this is a separate login to WM Jobs)
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If you experience any technical issues accessing or completing the application form please contact recruitment@staffordshire.gov.uk
Closing Date: 25 August 2019
Interview Date: 18 September 2019
Further information can be obtained by contacting Samantha Main 01785 854376.
Please be aware, only application forms completed online will be accepted. We will not accept CV’s or Word application forms.
This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
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