Appointee Caseworker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Mehefin 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £28,598 i £31,022 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Calderdale Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CC822 |
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Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.
Calderdale Council – Supporting people to live their largest lives
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults and protecting their financial wellbeing? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same and your work has a meaningful difference?
If so, this is your opportunity to help people live the largest lives possible.
About the Role
As an Appointee Caseworker, you will act on behalf of Calderdale Council as a DWP Appointee, supporting adults who need help to manage their own finances to make the most of their money and improve their quality of life.
Working closely with social care teams, care providers and families, you will always act in the person’s best interests.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Managing a caseload of vulnerable adults’ financial affairs
• Making welfare benefit applications to maximise income
• Setting up and monitoring budgets, bank accounts and spending plans
• Working with partners including social care, DWP, housing providers and creditors
• Carrying out regular reviews and audits including home visits
• Supporting Appointee and Deputy Officers with Public Authority Deputy cases
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Accountable, organised, proactive and confident in decision-making
• Empathetic and professional when handling sensitive situations
• Confident managing finances and analysing information
• Knowledgeable and understands welfare benefits, including Housing Benefit and Council Tax reduction and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Can communicate clearly to work effectively with individuals, families and professionals
Additional Information
• Enhanced (Adults Barred List) DBS check required
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
• Flexible working arrangements to meet service needs
Why Join Us?
• Flexible hybrid working (home, office, and community)
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• A trusted and rewarding role with lasting impact on people’s lives
• Be part of an organisation committed to inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing
Closing date 14 June
Interviews 3 July
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
Calderdale Council – Supporting people to live their largest lives
Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults and protecting their financial wellbeing? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same and your work has a meaningful difference?
If so, this is your opportunity to help people live the largest lives possible.
About the Role
As an Appointee Caseworker, you will act on behalf of Calderdale Council as a DWP Appointee, supporting adults who need help to manage their own finances to make the most of their money and improve their quality of life.
Working closely with social care teams, care providers and families, you will always act in the person’s best interests.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Managing a caseload of vulnerable adults’ financial affairs
• Making welfare benefit applications to maximise income
• Setting up and monitoring budgets, bank accounts and spending plans
• Working with partners including social care, DWP, housing providers and creditors
• Carrying out regular reviews and audits including home visits
• Supporting Appointee and Deputy Officers with Public Authority Deputy cases
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Accountable, organised, proactive and confident in decision-making
• Empathetic and professional when handling sensitive situations
• Confident managing finances and analysing information
• Knowledgeable and understands welfare benefits, including Housing Benefit and Council Tax reduction and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Can communicate clearly to work effectively with individuals, families and professionals
Additional Information
• Enhanced (Adults Barred List) DBS check required
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
• Flexible working arrangements to meet service needs
Why Join Us?
• Flexible hybrid working (home, office, and community)
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• A trusted and rewarding role with lasting impact on people’s lives
• Be part of an organisation committed to inclusion, safeguarding and wellbeing
Closing date 14 June
Interviews 3 July
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
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