Direct Payments Case Worker

Direct Payments Case Worker – Blackpool Council

Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Direct Payments Case Worker

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and well-organised individual to join our Direct Payments Team within Adult Social Care.

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.

IF YOU WISH TO APPLY PLEASE RESPOND FIRSTLY WITH AN UP TO DATE CV, AVAILABILITY/ NOTICE PERIOD, THE ROLE YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR & THE HOURLY RATE YOU REQUIRE. 

We do not hold CV’s on file without first speaking.