Case Worker; Direct

Position: 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