At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people s lives. We are looking to fill the role of a Direct Payment Officer for Children s Services, which is an exciting position within the busy and fast paced Social Care Payments Team. About the Role As a Direct Payments Officer you will be responsible for reviewing and authorising the children s direct payments in line with the Councils payment schedule and working with the Children s Social Care Teams to resolve issues in a timely and accurate manner. You will also audit the direct payment bank accounts, investigate issues and update the records on our Social Care Finance system. About You You will be a strong team player with a collaborative work style, numerate, with the proven ability to understand, analyse and explain information as well as having the ability to cope with conflicting demands and deadlines. A strong degree of empathy and able to deal with distressing situations will also be useful in this rewarding role. You will also have the ability to accurately update information systems and databases and develop productive relationships across the organizational boundaries of Social Care. This a part time (18.5 hrs) permanent role which will involve a mixture of working from home and the Civic Centre in Keynsham. If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what s involved, please contact Katie Sivier, Senior Direct Payment Officer, on Katie_Sivier@bathnes.gov.uk or Sara Shobbrook, Team Leader for the Adults and Childrens Social Care Payments Team at Sara_Shobbrook@bathnes.gov.uk Interview date: TBC No Agencies Please. About Bath & North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. Why Bath & North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check. Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered.