Direct Payment Adviser Job in Independent Lives - Lend a Hand Care Agency

Direct Payment Adviser

Melksham, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Independent Lives - Lend a Hand Care Agency

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Job Description

The role hybrid office/remote working with some travel within Wiltshire and beyond

Purpose of the role

The Direct Payments team works with disabled people and their carers, who may be eligible for health or social care funding. They provide information, advice and guidance on Direct Payments and employing Personal Assistants (PA). They work with children and adults of all ages with a range of disabilities and mental health support needs.

Overview

To provide information, advice and guidance on Direct Payments and employment law, via telephone, virtually and in person. To work directly with disabled people and carers to enable them to become good PA employers and to effectively manage their employment relationships.

To support people to budget for and plan the support/care services they require, empowering them to become confident and competent in securing and managing those services.

Liaise with health and social care staff and the general public when required, within an engagement, support and promotional programme.

To be an active and engaging team member, supporting other team members where necessary and using own initiative.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 15,036.84 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Referral programme Work from home
Application question(s):

Please advise why you are interested in the role and why you believe you would be a good fit.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wiltshire, SN12 6LH

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