Appointee Caseworker

Salary

Scale 5: £28,598 - £ 31,022 per annum

Package

37 hours per week, permanent.

Job category/type

Council

Post Ref: CC822

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: Sunday, 14th June 2026
Interviews: 3rd July 2026

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.