Permanent full-time role managing a caseload of vulnerable adults' finances, including benefits, bills and Court of Protection deputyship applications. Hybrid working from Beacon House, Ipswich. Advertised as Financial Support Officer; appointees will be employed as Client Affairs Officer.
Suffolk County Council is looking for a Financial Support Officer. It’s a permanent, full or part-time post based in Ipswich, with hybrid working, paying £29,542 a year. Applications close on Monday 16 November 2026.
About the role
Manages money and bills for vulnerable adults who cannot manage their own finances, on DWP appointeeships and Court of Protection deputyships. Based in the Client Affairs Team in Ipswich, with regular visits across Suffolk.
About Suffolk County Council
Suffolk County Council is the upper-tier council for Suffolk, working alongside the district councils of Babergh, East Suffolk, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk and West Suffolk. Based at Endeavour House in Ipswich, it runs county-wide services including education, social care, highways, transport, libraries and waste disposal.
What they’re looking for
- Organised, confident with financial information
- Manages busy caseload and deadlines
- Strong communication and relationship skills
- Compassion and patience with vulnerable adults
- No professional finance background needed
- DBS check required
What’s on offer
- Hybrid working
- Up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Two paid volunteering days
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Performance-related pay progression
- Flexible working from day one
- Training and career development
How to apply
You apply directly with Suffolk County Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 16 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Suffolk County Council’s website.
