Direct Payments Officer

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Fox Morris are working with Slough Borough Council in relations to finding a Direct Payments Officer to start work ASAP!

Responsibilities

• To provide assistance and advice to social care teams, promoting self directed support and direct payments to enable individuals to access a range of flexible, person-centred care and support options.
• To calculate the direct payment for individuals and liaise with the social care teams to gain authorisation for the funds to be released.
• To support individuals to access and implement care and support within their Personal Budget to maximise their independence, meet their identified outcomes and promote their wellbeing.
• To provide information, advice and support to individuals regarding all aspects of direct payments, including their responsibilities and financial matters.

You will be required to work Monday-Friday (9:00-5:00pm). This is based on a 6 month contract and the pay negotiable.

Benefits of working with Fox Morris Group

Referral Benefit Scheme.

• Free compliance (DBS, training etc.)
• Single point of contact consultant.
• 24h support.
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• Regular communication updates.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV.

Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: £16.59-£20.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Experience:

• Direct Payments/Payments: 1 year (required)
• Borough of/Council/Councils/Local Authority: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person