Direct Payments Assistant - #145881
East Sussex County Council
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Eastbourne
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
Do you want to work in Adult Social Care, supporting adults who would like to choose who provides their social care and support needs? If you do, then you might be suited to being a Direct Payments Assistant.
An opportunity has arisen for a direct payments assistant to work within Adult Social Care Finance supporting people who have chosen to arrange their own care and support via a direct payment. The direct payments team work with the community teams across East Sussex County Council, cover a telephone line and answer questions to internal teams and members of the public.
You would provide office support to ensure that direct payments are correctly processed and monitored. The team provide advice and guidance, acting as the main point of contact for direct payments, covering the adult social care systems, direct payment helpline and email inbox.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who
Please click here to view Job Description and Person Specification .
Interviews will take place at St Mary’s House, Eastbourne week commencing 07 July. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion, please contact the Team Manager, Alison Beaumont [email protected] or 01273 481600
One of the best things about working for East Sussex is the opportunity to develop yourself and grow. Thomas, Business Intelligence Developer
For work that makes a difference, Choose East Sussex!
About Us
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Do you want to work in Adult Social Care, supporting adults who would like to choose who provides their social care and support needs? If you do, then you might be suited to being a Direct Payments Assistant.
An opportunity has arisen for a direct payments assistant to work within Adult Social Care Finance supporting people who have chosen to arrange their own care and support via a direct payment. The direct payments team work with the community teams across East Sussex County Council, cover a telephone line and answer questions to internal teams and members of the public.
You would provide office support to ensure that direct payments are correctly processed and monitored. The team provide advice and guidance, acting as the main point of contact for direct payments, covering the adult social care systems, direct payment helpline and email inbox.
We Are Looking For Candidates Who
- Have the ability to record proficiently whilst gathering information via the telephone
- Have the ability to manage their own workload and prioritise work
- Have the ability to manage constant and conflicting demands, often to meet tight deadlines
- Can deal with customers with a wide variety of need and vulnerabilities
- Have the ability to work constructively with colleagues – both internal, external and as part of a team
Please click here to view Job Description and Person Specification .
Interviews will take place at St Mary’s House, Eastbourne week commencing 07 July. If you are unavailable to attend the allocated interview date/time, let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date/time for you.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion, please contact the Team Manager, Alison Beaumont [email protected] or 01273 481600
One of the best things about working for East Sussex is the opportunity to develop yourself and grow. Thomas, Business Intelligence Developer
For work that makes a difference, Choose East Sussex!
About Us
Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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