This is a fixed term role until February 2026, with the possibility to extend.
The role is home based with travel throughout East & West Sussex
Purpose of the role
The Direct Payments team works with disabled people and their carers, who may be eligible for health or social care funding. They provide information, advice and guidance on Direct Payments and employing Personal Assistants (PA). They work with children and adults of all ages with a range of disabilities and mental health support needs.
Overview
· To provide information, advice and guidance on Direct Payments and employment law, via telephone, virtually and in person. To work directly with disabled people and carers to enable them to become good PA employers and to effectively manage their employment relationships.
· To support people to budget for and plan the support/care services they require, empowering them to become confident and competent in securing and managing those services.
· Liaise with health and social care staff and the general public when required, within an engagement, support and promotional programme.
· To support customers with assessing training needs and signposting to training providers.
· To be an active and engaging team member, supporting other team members where necessary and using own initiative.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 17 months
Pay: £11,340.00 per year
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers License (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Remote