Appointee and Deputy Caseworker
| Posting date: | 02 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,434 to £36,363 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC824 |
Summary
Calderdale Council – Supporting people to live their largest lives
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?
Do you have the skills to manage finances while supporting vulnerable adults with dignity, empathy and compassion?
About the Role
This is a highly responsible yet rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll manage a diverse and complex caseload, supporting vulnerable adults, where the Council acts as DWP Appointee and/or Court Appointed Deputy.
You’ll play a vital part in safeguarding and managing individuals’ financial affairs, ensuring they receive the benefits, support and protection they are entitled to, always acting in their best interests and helping them live the largest lives possible.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Managing finances including income, savings, property and debts
• Securing welfare benefits and financial entitlements
• Preparing and submitting Court of Protection annual reports to a high standard and within deadlines
• Developing sustainable budgets that promote financial stability and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with partners such as DWP, OPG, HMRC, care providers and families
• Identifying and mitigating financial risks, including fraud or exploitation
This is a key role where your professional judgement, empathy and attention to detail will make a genuine impact.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Knowledgeable in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and welfare benefits
• Financially astute, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
• Compassionate, resilient and committed to safeguarding
Additional Information
• Enhanced (Adults Barred List) DBS required
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
• Flexible working arrangements to meet service needs
Why Join Calderdale?
• Flexible hybrid working (home, office, and community)
• A supportive and collaborative values-driven team
• A role that is varied, challenging and genuinely rewarding
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to people’s lives
Join us and be part of a service committed to inclusion, safeguarding and helping people live their largest lives.
Closing date 14 June
Interviews 29 June and 1 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.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?
Do you have the skills to manage finances while supporting vulnerable adults with dignity, empathy and compassion?
About the Role
This is a highly responsible yet rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll manage a diverse and complex caseload, supporting vulnerable adults, where the Council acts as DWP Appointee and/or Court Appointed Deputy.
You’ll play a vital part in safeguarding and managing individuals’ financial affairs, ensuring they receive the benefits, support and protection they are entitled to, always acting in their best interests and helping them live the largest lives possible.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Managing finances including income, savings, property and debts
• Securing welfare benefits and financial entitlements
• Preparing and submitting Court of Protection annual reports to a high standard and within deadlines
• Developing sustainable budgets that promote financial stability and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with partners such as DWP, OPG, HMRC, care providers and families
• Identifying and mitigating financial risks, including fraud or exploitation
This is a key role where your professional judgement, empathy and attention to detail will make a genuine impact.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
• Knowledgeable in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and welfare benefits
• Financially astute, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
• Compassionate, resilient and committed to safeguarding
Additional Information
• Enhanced (Adults Barred List) DBS required
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential
• Flexible working arrangements to meet service needs
Why Join Calderdale?
• Flexible hybrid working (home, office, and community)
• A supportive and collaborative values-driven team
• A role that is varied, challenging and genuinely rewarding
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to people’s lives
Join us and be part of a service committed to inclusion, safeguarding and helping people live their largest lives.
Closing date 14 June
Interviews 29 June and 1 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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