Direct Payment Support Worker

1 week ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time
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Direct Payment Support Worker


Do you have a passion for supporting adults with disabilities and older people? Committed to empowering people and self-directed support? Recognise that everyone's care and support are needs are unique and that people we support are best placed to make decisions about their own care and support needs.

If so please read on.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to join the Direct Payment Community Support Team.


The role is to manage a caseload, provide ongoing support, advice, guidance and empower people who have chosen a Direct Payment to take control of their care and support needs.

This role requires strong interpersonal and organisational skills, good IT skills and an understanding of systems is essential.

You will need the ability to communicate effectively with a range of different people, understanding the needs of vulnerable adults and be committed to the principles of independent living.


You will be required to travel across Kent, supporting people in their own homes, working with them and their representatives, Practitioners, and other professionals to review their expenditure and ensure money is spent on their assessed needs.

The successful applicant will be compassionate, understanding, and respectful to everyone, flexible and with the ability to prioritise.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position.

The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.


In return we can offer you:

  • A detailed induction and training programme with an ongoing plan for development
  • 29 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Generous contributory pension scheme
  • Access to Kent Rewards, offering discounts across a wide variety of retailers and services.
Application closing date: 5 January 2024

Interviews will held on 18 January 2024

Contact Details
For further information regarding this role please contact Karen Butler or

Zoe Harling

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