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This is an exciting opportunity to join Wakefield Council in the role of Deputy and Estates Officer for a 12 month period.

This is an integral role in accessing and securing finances to support the most vulnerable individuals within the Wakefield District to manage their property and financial affairs which in turn assists social work colleagues to secure the relevant care and support as quickly as possible without finances being a hindering factor to the individual’s care.

The new team member will play a key part in supporting us to meet this challenge and bring in new ideas and skills to the team to help us successfully meet our key objectives

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Jonathan Sidebottom

Tel: 01924307317 option 3

E-mail: jonathansidebottom@wakefield.gov.uk

Company: Wakefield Council

Salary: £32,061.00 - £34,434.00 Grade 7

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Sector: Regeneration and Local Economies

Sector: Built Environment

Sector: Housing

Job Role: Officer