Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location This position is based at NOTTINGHAM OPG NOTTINGHAM, NG2 1AR, OPG Victoria Square House, B2 4AJ About the job Job summary Please refer to Job Description Job description Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract for two years with a view to permanency Minimum Hours: 29 hours Organisational Overview The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance. We are an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), set up in 2007 following the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act of 2005. OPG is responsible for registering lasting powers of attorney (LPA) and enduring powers of attorney (EPA) and supervising deputies who are appointed by the Court of Protection. OPG is a fantastic place to work offering a range of development opportunities. The OPG is a disability confident employer and is committed to developing a supportive and inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community we serve. OPG is currently delivering an ambitious transformation programme. This will change the way we provide services and help us meet the growing needs of our users, partners and our stakeholders. It will make sure our users experience a better level of support and will help us to respond to the changing needs of society. Transformation will ensure we can better support adults at risk and create high-quality services that are accessible and affordable. Team Overview The legal team is a part of the Legal and Information Directorate within the OPG. The team offers legal support to the Public Guardian and their office in delivering their statutory duties. This includes legal advice of matters and policy, and acting for the Public Guardian when required in the Court of Protection. Duties and Responsibilities Job Description, Duties and Responsibilities - Provide administrative assistance to Legal Paralegals, Lawyers, and Operational Managers. Monitor and manage routine correspondence (post and email), set calendar reminders, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Submit court application documents to the Court of Protection (COP). Serve court applications to external parties and any actions directed by court orders. Prepare and distribute court bundles for hearings. Issue safeguarding letters to various entities (e.g., DWP, financial institutions, care homes, local authorities). Operate and update a case management system, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with regulations. Follow data assurance policies and maintain information security. Manage office supplies, oversee stationery ordering, and ensure stock levels are maintained. Participate in ongoing professional development and education. Engage in regular appraisals to enhance skills and meet role competencies Hybrid working arrangement, including office attendance is required for certain tasks. Agreed Expectations The successful candidate will be expected to work from their base location office on a weekly basis in line with current Civil Service requirements. Occasional travel to other offices may be required. Skills & Qualifications Essential Skills Computer literate with a confident approach to learning new and specialist software. Proficiency is required in the use of Microsoft Office computer packages and Adobe, i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, and PowerPoint. Excellent written & oral communication skills. Knowledge of working in a legal environment Flexible approach to dealing with the changing nature of the work and working to tight deadlines. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work. Desirable Skills Experience handling sensitive and/or confidential data. Experience of working in an office environment. Experience working with a legal case management system. Application process This vacancy is being advertised using Success Profiles which will assess your Experience, Behaviours, Strengths and Ability. There will be 3 stages to the application process. Stage 1 Sift Candidates will be expected to provide a Personal Statement of Suitability of no more than 750 words in support of your application based on essential and desirable skills. Stage 2 - Practical Assessment If you are successful at sift, you will be invited to carry out a practical assessment which will test your ability to carry out administrative tasks. The written assessment may be held remotely via MS teams. You will be asked to have your camera on during the assessment. Stage 3 Interview At interview, candidates should expect questions on: Strengths relevant to the role The following Behaviours at Level 1: o Working Together o Managing a Quality Service o Delivering at Pace Previous work experience All interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview. Reasonable Adjustments At OPG we consider all applications on the basis of merit and want you to feel able to demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any reasonable adjustments for any aspect of the selection process, do not hesitate to get in contact with us. As a Disability Confident organisation, we will offer a guaranteed interview to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role. If you are applying for a role within OPG and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please indicate this in your application and let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the selection process. For further information on benefits of working for OPG, such as our Flexible Working Policy and a FAQ, please check the candidate information pack attached to this advert. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, we may offer you an alternative role at the same or lower grade should one be available. Person specification Please refer to Job Description Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of £24,202, Office of the Public Guardian contributes £7,011 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Access to learning and development A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability and Experience. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com Telephone : 0845 241 5359 Recruitment team Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. 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