Payments & Systems Data Support Officer

Job Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payments and System Data Support Officer within Oxfordshire County Council for a 6 month contract.

About Us

The Payments and Systems Data team is responsible for managing the input, updating and closing care provision, payee, contractual and payment data across the Adults and Children's’ Social Care Case Management and Finance systems, and the Corporate Finance system. 

The Payment and System Data Support Officer role will sit in the Systems Team, but it is expected that officers are able to work across any of the three functions as the manager requires to support fluctuating demands or changes in priority. 

About the Role

The role would also be responsible for accurate entry of commissioned care packages into the Social Care Case Management systems. Alongside this, the role would be the first point of contact to deal with team communications whilst assessing the nature of the contact in line with the team procedures. 

For more detailed information please refer to the job description. 

About you

You should have experience of working in a finance or system related environment with good ICT skills and attention to detail. You should also be able to work well under pressure to strict deadlines. 

Rewards and benefits

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

 We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 30 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.

Would you like to know more?

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Laura Baker, Senior Systems Officer on 01865 815926.

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, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

Follow us on Social Media

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.