Direct Payments Specialist - Hybrid for Independent Living

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking a Direct Payment Officer to join the Adults team. The role focuses on implementing self-directed support plans via direct payments to promote independence and personalise care within a Personal Budget.

You will advise individuals on establishing direct payments, opening prepayment cards or managed accounts, and supporting them to employ carers or purchase services to live independently at home.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing self-directed support plans with direct payments and Personal Budgets.
• Ability to provide advice, information and support to enable individuals to establish direct payments and use prepayment cards or managed accounts.
• Ability to monitor arrangements, reviews and ensure effectiveness of direct payment implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of self-directed support plans through direct payments.
• Provide advice and support to enable individuals to set up direct payments and use prepayment cards or managed accounts.
• Monitor and review arrangements to ensure ongoing effectiveness.
• Manage a caseload and develop professional skills while prioritising tasks and deadlines.

Skills

Direct payments guidance

Caseload management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Slough Borough Council is seeking a Direct Payment Officer to join the Adults team. The role focuses on implementing self-directed support plans via direct payments to promote independence and personalise care within a Personal Budget.

You will advise individuals on establishing direct payments, opening prepayment cards or managed accounts, and supporting them to employ carers or purchase services to live independently at home.