Direct Payments Worker
7 months ago
Direct Payment Officer - Hybrid Working x 1 position available
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Direct Payment Team as a Direct Payment Officer. This position is currently home based.
The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting individuals with Direct Payments advice as well as arranging set up of their Direct Payment. This includes providing information about the individual becoming an employer and funding advice. Individuals have a choice to manage their own care and support via a Direct Payment, the person can arrange a care agency or employ a personal assistant. The applicant will also be responsible for reviewing the Direct Payment to ensure the person is using their Direct payment in line with their care and support needs and is accessing the appropriate care services.
The Direct Payments is a dynamic and friendly team within Adult Social Care, liaising directly with service users and their families to ensure that Direct Payments are used in accordance with the Care Act and are supporting their care needs. the applicant must be able to work consistently and promptly, showing sensitivity and tact.
About you
This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
We are happy to talk about flexible working options.
More information about working for Cornwall Council is available here.
Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g. race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
Whilst the location/work-base for this role has been specified our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.
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