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Caseworker (Financial Safeguarding)

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
26/04/2024
Advert End Date:
09/05/2024 23:59
Salary:
Grade 4 (SCP 12-17) £26,421 - £28,770
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Other
Vacancy ID:
262442
Employment Location:
City Hall
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
9 May
Further Information
The Financial Safeguarding Team are looking to recruit a Caseworker to join their busy team.  

The purpose of the role will be to manage client’s property and finances for whom the Council hold deputyship or appointeeship.  

The Caseworker will be responsible for managing a caseload of vulnerable clients, ensuring relevant income is received for them and that their bills and other expenditure is paid on time. 

The Caseworker will also visit empty properties to carry out protection of properties and will also arrange public health funerals as and when required. 

Why work for Sunderland City Council: 
  • Automatic enrolment with a pay and reward pension scheme with Local Government Pension Scheme 
  • Flexi time to allow for work-life balance 
  • 26 days leave (excluding bank holidays) with the advantage of an additional leave scheme  

For an informal discussion please contact Dana Seaman on 077899 28978 or by email dana.seaman@sunderland.gov.uk 

Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil   

If you need any support, please contact: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk

Please note that CVs are not acceptable. 

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