Nottinghamshire County Council is dedicated to serving our community with compassion and care. We believe in creating a supportive environment for our staff and residents alike. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for supporting individuals who need help managing their finances? Nottinghamshire County Council is looking for a Team Manager to lead our Appointee and Deputyship Service.
You will provide strategic and operational leadership for a specialist team responsible for managing peoples finances, safeguarding assets, maximising income, and ensuring compliance with Court of Protection, Office of the Public Guardian, and Department for Work and Pensions requirements.
You will lead the service through a period of stabilisation and improvement, ensuring safe practice, strengthening governance, and building long-term sustainable capacity.
This includes:
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Reducing waiting lists and improving access to the service
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Strengthening quality assurance and regulatory compliance
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Improving financial performance, including income recovery and debt management
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Embedding effective workforce management and performance oversight
As a Team Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
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Lead and manage the Appointee and Deputyship Team, setting clear direction and driving high performance
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Ensure strong safeguarding oversight and protection of vulnerable adults’ finances
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Deliver service stabilisation and improvement, including managing demand, caseloads, and workforce capacity
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Oversee financial performance, including income generation, debt recovery, and budget management
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Build effective relationships with social care teams, partners, and external organisations (e.g. banks, solicitors, DWP)
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Lead quality assurance, performance management, and continuous improvement activity
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Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, including Mental Capacity legislation and Court of Protection requirements
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate
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Strong leadership experience within financial services, adult social care, or a related field
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Knowledge of safeguarding, mental capacity and financial management responsibilities
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Proven ability to lead service improvement and deliver measurable change
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Experience of working across organisational boundaries and influencing stakeholders
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to manage performance and demand
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Experience of managing risk, budgets, and complex operational services
At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:
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A place to belong: a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
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Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
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Generous leave entitlements and a supportive environment for your wellbeing.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to lead a team that makes a real difference in the community! If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply now and help shape the future of adult social care in Nottinghamshire.
