Direct Payments Officer

• Working with Children's and Adults Social Care teams to establish direct payments for residents of Bracknell Forest
• Managing and administering Bracknell’s systems and databases, including the oversight of direct payment accounts and audits of these accounts
• Supporting finance colleagues with establishing payments and reconciliation of payments received by the council
• Management of the Instant Issue cards, supporting various services within the council and creating financial support for residents
• Offering information, advice and guidance to our direct payment clients, including financial management, contributions to care, employment practices and appropriate care arrangements

• Strong administrative and IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Background in care or finance relevant to the role would be highly beneficial

Background in care or finance relevant to the role

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance
• Paid employee volunteering scheme
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club