Case Worker (Direct Payments)

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Direct Payments Case Worker to join an Adult Social Care team on a temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Overview:
The successful candidate will support people who receive Direct Payments to manage their care packages effectively. You will play a key role in promoting choice, control, and independence for individuals, while ensuring financial processes and records are accurately maintained. The role involves a combination of office based work, hybrid working following initial training, and home visits to support service users in their own environment.

Main Duties:

• Provide advice and guidance to Direct Payments users on recruitment and employment matters
• Support individuals to manage their care packages and associated finances effectively
• Monitor, review, and assess financial records and documentation ensuring accurate record keeping
• Use Microsoft Excel to maintain and update financial and monitoring information
• Carry out home visits and build positive working relationships with service users and stakeholders
• Promote Direct Payments and support the ongoing development of the service
• Work collaboratively within a team while managing individual caseload responsibilities
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant employment legislation and Direct Payment arrangements

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience working within Adult Social Care or a similar support based role
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial monitoring systems
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults in a supportive capacity
• Knowledge of Direct Payments or similar personalised care arrangements
• Ability to undertake home visits as required
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain

If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date CV.