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 ..... full job details .....