Job Description

Employer:

Wokingham Borough Council

Salary:

17,839 - 19,014 per annum, plus benefits

Location:

Wokingham Borough Council, Shute End/Home Working

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Part Time

Hours:

25 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Yes

Closing Date:

15/02/2026 at 23:00

Reference:

713348

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Deputyship Assistant to join our Assessments Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a part-time, permanent basis.



As the Deputyship Assistant, you will work as part of a busy team who manage the financial affairs of adult social care clients who lack the mental capacity to manage their own finances. This can include paying bills, making benefit applications, and supporting financial decisions on behalf of the client.



This pivotal role provides support to senior colleagues in the delivery of all financial work, including financial processing of payments, receipts, initiating and monitoring automated payments and invoices for fees.

Staff Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

Generous Annual Leave

- 25 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

GP Helpline

- Available 7 days a week

Employee Assistance Programme

- Including a 24/7 Your CareHelpline

Free Eye Tests

and

Flu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym

- Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

- Including

Car

and

Cycle to Work schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

- Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

- Including running, football, cricket & more

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Networks

And more!

Key Responsibilities:

Financial administration (setting up and maintaining client financial records). Case management support (maintaining accurate client records and updating various systems (e.g. CASPAR)) Providing advice and input to the delivery of excellent customer service working with customer facing staff and staff with other specialist areas to provide seamless services to customers. Monitor and manage Prepaid Cards issued to clients and carry out reconciliations of client bank accounts. Develop good working relationships across the Service, the wider Council, key partners and stakeholders. Occasional visits to clients in the community may be required.

Candidate Requirements:

Educated to GCSE level including English & Maths grade C or above (or equivalent). Experience of delivering outstanding customer focused services. Experience of working under pressure to support demand lead services. Good IT skills including office software such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power Point & Excel. Flexible approach to changing work demands.

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.



We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.



Click the link below and Apply Today! Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Andrea Thorne via email Andrea.Thorne@wokingham.gov.uk



(Strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Sunday 15

th

February 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: W/C 23rd February 2026

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.


Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.


Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.


Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.


Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.


If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.


We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.


Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.