Job Introduction
Financial Support Services is a key and established team in the Department of Adult Social Care and Health, leading on client financial assessments, provider payments, Direct Payments, Public Health funerals and Appointeeships and Deputyships. The service works closely with Social Work teams, Commissioners, our Contracts a Quality Assurance Team, Corporate Finance teams, commissioned providers and people who use adults social care services.
This role involves Supporting, enabling and deputising where appropriate for the Service Manager to lead the Adult Social Care Financial Support Service. This will involve managing, developing, planning, organising, and delivering a high-quality, effective, and consistent operational financial service that meets the duties set out in the Care Act, Specifically, Care and Support (Charging and Assessment of Resources) Regulations 2014 (“the 2014 Regulations”), made under Part 1 of the Care Act 2014, Court of Protection and Office of Public Guardian external inspection processes and public health funeral legislation.
We are looking for a Deputy Service Manager - Financial Support Services to join our dedicated team in the Department of Adult Social Care and Health. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.
An enhanced disclosure check with theDisclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Marion Kelly, Recruiting Manager, on 01274 434802 or via email at marion.kelly@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
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Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
