Payments and Care Charging Manager

Payments and Care Charging ManagerLocation: Hackney E8 (Hybrid) Start: June 2026 Length: 3 Months Rate: 224.59 a day PAYE / 302.65 a day Umbrella Directorate: Finance and ResourcesService: Adult Social Care Finance The OpportunityThe London Borough of Hackney is seeking a Payments and Care Charging Manager to lead and develop a team of up to nine staff. This role is pivotal in delivering an efficient financial service to Adult Social Care, ensuring that all payments, billing, and financial assessments comply with the Care Act 2014 and corporate policies. You will be responsible for ensuring the Council remains compliant with changes in legislation and welfare benefits while refining the ICT systems that support these functions. Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership: Manage, mentor, and appraise staff to create a performance-focused culture that achieves team objectives and maintains high morale.Compliance and Policy: Deliver the Council''s payments and care charging policies in accordance with Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, and Government rules.System Integration: Support the implementation and integration of IT systems, specifically ensuring the social care database (Mosaic) and CedAr FMS work seamlessly together.Financial Management: Oversee the annual uplift of payment rates, end-of-year accounts procedures, bad debt provision, and the recovery of social care debt.Expert Advice: Ensure the delivery of expert guidance on deferred payment arrangements, third-party ..... full job details .....