Direct Payment Advisor

Job Introduction

About Us

The Direct payment Advice Team provides Advice and Guidance to Adults &Children’s Social Care, Children’s Continuing Care, EOTAS (Education other than at school)  and Continuing Healthcare. We are a friendly and supportive team,  committed to supporting the residents of Oxfordshire to successfully manage their Direct Payments and helping them to achieve greater independence and control over their care & support.
 

About the Role

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Direct Payment Advisor to join our Direct Payment Advice team. This role involves providing essential information, advice, and guidance to adults and parents of children with identified social or health care needs. You will support individuals e to successfully manage their Direct Payment, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

About you

You will have -

• A strong desire  to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in our community.
• An understanding of the Care Act 2014, Health Direct Payment Regulations, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and HMRC Employer/Tax and Statutory Pension Regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external partners.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Rewards and benefits

We offer, flexible working, competitive rates of pay and up to 32 days paid holiday every year, with the chance to buy more. You’ll also be enrolled into a great pension scheme, into which we contribute 19.9 per cent. With Vivup, our employee recognition scheme, we celebrate success across the organisation. Vivup also gives great savings on holidays, insurance, eating out and more

Our commitment to:
 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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