Direct Payment Advisor Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Job Title Direct Payment Advisor
Salary £22,050
Hours 35 hours per week (Part time hours will be considered for the right candidate)
We are looking for a new team member to join our Direct Payment Team!
Ideally you will have lived experience of using Direct Payments either for yourself or a family member. However experience is not essential because you will have full support from our experienced team, many of whom have lived experience. We will provide all the training that you need.
We are looking for someone who can work from a person-centered perspective, enabling disabled people to have choice and control and providing the tools and advice to ensure they receive good support that they need and want.
You will have the ability to engage with people from a variety of backgrounds and practitioners from all sectors of the community. You will have the ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
It is essential that you are committed to providing excellent customer care and good communication at all times.
You will be based in our office with the flexibility of some home working.
Travel across the city will be required as we meet with people in their homes as well as community settings.
What you will receive from us:
- Disability North is an inclusive and supportive employer.
- We have a generous flexible working system.
- You will receive 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 year’s service
- We gift you 3 days per year between Christmas and New Year
- There is usually a good supply of treats in the office as we have some star bakers.
- You will be part of a fantastic, supportive team.
- Opportunities for development within the organisation
- Free Car parking on site
An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.
For further information please see the Job Description
How To Apply
An application form is preferred.
You can download the application pack by clicking Here
Or email [email protected] or contact 0191 2840480.
Alternatively you can send an updated CV with a covering letter on why you would like to join our team and the skills and values you have that demonstrate how you meet the criteria.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Vici Richardson on the details above.
Closing Date Thursday 22nd June 2023
Interviews will be held Thursday 29th June 2023
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £22,050.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 22/06/2023
Reference ID: Direct Payment Advisor
