Position reference: 50145981 50145980
Directorate: Place Health & Adult Social Care | Service: Commissioning Market Development
Salary: £35,412 - £38,220
Working arrangements: A gile Working
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
Closing date: 12/06/2026 at 23:59
Requirements: The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check.
Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
Pension regulations: Pensions regulations may affect your pension entitlements if you receive a pension upon commencing employment with the authority. Seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
About the Post:
Resource Allocation Officer – 2 posts
37 hours Monday to Friday.
The Resource Allocation Team supports adult social care commissioning, ensuring that systems support payments to providers, funding is allocated accurately, public money is recovered appropriately, and residents receive the support they need at the right time.
The role is ideal for someone who thrives on challenge, enjoys working with complex information, and is confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will bring experience of managing, monitoring and reporting detailed data, alongside a strong understanding of Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Knowledge of System C and ContrOCC would be beneficial, as would the ability to take ownership of complex issues and see them through to resolution.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure care funding across Adult Social Care is allocated accurately and in line with statutory requirements.
* Manage Integrated Care funding, funding top‑ups, fee administration and fraud alerts to strengthen financial governance.
* Support the development of case management systems to reflect contracts with providers and enable automated payments.
* Set up vendors, create purchase orders and manage invoice payments.
* Collaborate with providers, partners and internal stakeholders to improve payment processes and financial resilience.
Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience in managing, monitoring and reporting detailed financial data.
* Strong understanding of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and budget management.
* Familiarity with System C and ContrOCC systems is an asset.
* Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex issues and deliver solutions.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Interviews for these posts will be held on Monday 22 June 2026.
For an informal chat about the post, please contact Jacqui Atkinson, Service Manager, by email - Jacquiaktinson@barnsley.gov.uk.
About Barnsley Council
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives. We put people at the heart of everything we do, offering a wide range of benefits and rewards, including flexible working, employee discounts, health and wellbeing support, and opportunities for training and development.
We are an award‑winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We encourage diversity and value every individual’s differences.
EEO Statement
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements. We are committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. CVs are not accepted for this role. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. We welcome applicants with past convictions. We are committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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