Direct Payments Caseworker

Job Description

Direct Payments Case Worker – Blackpool

Contract

£18.36 ph PAYE

Hybrid

Full time

As a Case Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting people who choose to manage their care through Direct Payments. Working as part of a supportive team, you will help individuals to manage their care packages effectively while promoting choice, control, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as part of a team while also using your own initiative to manage individual responsibilities.
• Provide clear guidance and support to current and potential Direct Payments users on recruitment and employment matters.
• Monitor, support, advise, and assist individuals in managing their Direct Payments packages and associated finances.
• Review and assess financial records and related documentation held by Direct Payments recipients, ensuring accurate record-keeping using Microsoft Excel (strong Excel skills are essential).
• Carry out home visits and develop positive, effective working relationships with individuals and other key stakeholders.
• Promote awareness of Direct Payments and contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and agency arrangements relevant to Direct Payments.

To find out more information please contact Abbie at abbiek@4recruitmentservices.com

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.