Client Finance Manager - Court of Protection and Appointee Service

Job Introduction

Client Finance Manager - Court of Protection and Appointee Service

Salary: £39,152 to £42,839 (Grade 9)
Location: Lincoln - Hybrid
Closing Date: 12 July 2026
Interviews: 23 July 2026

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Client Finance Team Manager to lead our Court of Protection and Appointeeship Service.

You will manage a team that supports vulnerable adults who are unable to manage their own financial affairs. The team ensures that finances and financial decisions are handled safely, fairly, and in each person's best interests.

This is a leadership role. You will provide clear direction, support staff development, and ensure the service runs effectively, compliantly, and to a high standard. You will work closely with Adult Social Care, families, and partner organisations to deliver a coordinated, person-centred service that protects people's interests while supporting their wellbeing and independence wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a specialist team of Court of Protection and Appointeeship caseworkers
• Oversee client finances, including budgeting, payments, and safeguarding assets
• Ensure full compliance with the Mental Capacity Act (2005), Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) Deputy standards, and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) requirements
• Advise on complex financial and legal matters, working closely with Adult Social Care, partners, and external organisations
• Support safeguarding activity and manage financial risk
• Champion service improvement and efficiency, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture

What we’re looking for

• Experience leading or managing teams in a busy service environment
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads and team performance effectively
• Experience handling complex and sensitive situations, ideally within finance, adult social care, or a similar setting
• A good understanding of safeguarding practices
• The ability to build strong working relationships and communicate clearly with a range of people and organisations
• A commitment to continuous improvement and a collaborative approach to driving service innovation

About the service

The Court of Protection and Appointeeship Service supports individuals who have been formally assessed as lacking the mental capacity to manage their own financial affairs, and who have no suitable family member or friend able to act on their behalf. In these circumstances, Lincolnshire County Council can apply to the Court of Protection to become the person's deputy, taking on responsibility for managing their finances and, where required, obtaining the legal authority to manage more complex property and financial matters. Alternatively, the council can be appointed by the Department for Work and Pensions to act as their appointee, managing income, benefits, and day-to-day financial arrangements. In all cases, the service acts to safeguard the person's financial wellbeing, making decisions and managing their affairs in their best interests, in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Emma Farley via email emma.farley@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 12/07/2026
Interviews: 23/07/2026

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

• On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
• Once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy.
• We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
• If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.