Case Worker (Direct Payments)

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Direct Payments Case Worker to join an Adult Social Care team on a temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Overview: The successful candidate will support people who receive Direct Payments to manage their care packages effectively. You will play a key role in promoting choice, control, and independence for individuals, while ensuring financial processes and records are accurately maintained. The role involves a combination of office based work, hybrid working following initial training, and home visits to support service users in their own environment. Main Duties: * Provide advice and guidance to Direct Payments users on recruitment and employment matters * Support individuals to manage their care packages and associated finances effectively * Monitor, review, and assess financial records and documentation ensuring accurate record keeping * Use Microsoft Excel to maintain and update financial and monitoring information * Carry out home visits and build positive working relationships with service users and stakeholders * Promote Direct Payments and support the ongoing development of the service * Work collaboratively within a team while managing individual caseload responsibilities * Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant employment legislation and Direct Payment arrangements Essential Criteria: * Previous experience working within Adult Social Care or a similar support based role * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial monitoring systems * Ability to manage a varied caseload and work both independently and as part of a team * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Experience of working with vulnerable adults in a supportive capacity * Knowledge of Direct Payments or similar personalised care arrangements * Ability to undertake home visits as required * Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date CV