The Direct Payments team works with disabled people and their carers, who may be eligible for health or social care funding. They provide information, advice and guidance on Direct Payments and employing Personal Assistants (PA). They work with children and adults of all ages with a range of disabilities and mental health support needs. 

• To provide information, advice and guidance on Direct Payments and employment law, via telephone, virtually and in person. To work directly with disabled people and carers to enable them to become good PA employers and to effectively manage their employment relationships. 

• To support people to budget for and plan the support/care services they require, empowering them to become confident and competent in securing and managing those services. 

• Liaise with health and social care staff and the general public when required, within an engagement, support and promotional programme. 

• To be an active and engaging team member, supporting other team members where necessary and using own initiative. 

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice health plan
• Occupational sick pay
• Hybrid/flexible working

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers License (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

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