Job Vacancy: Direct Payments Advisor

Enquiries are welcome for the following post:

Warrington Disability Partnership (WDP) - Direct Payments Advisor Job Description

Job Title:
Direct Payments Advisor

Responsible to:
Contracts & Operations Manager

Hours:
TBC (up to 37 hours per week)

Location:
Centre for Independent Living, Beaufort Street, Warrington, WA5 1BA

Purpose of the Job:
Can advise and support individual disabled people in setting up a Direct Payments scheme, following training. Visiting people in their homes to ensure that relevant advice and information regarding Direct Payments is accessible to them.

Key Tasks:
• Raise awareness and promote the rights of disabled people to live independently and reduce the stereotypes/ misconceptions, which can prevent disabled people from becoming and retaining independence.

• Identify ways of improving the availability of information to disabled people and carers about access to independent living support.

• Work alongside people who plan and provide services for disabled people and carers ensuring information is available and shared between agencies and organisations.

• Work with individuals to identify practical issues around setting up a Direct Payments scheme, particularly around recruitment and employment of staff.

• Visiting people in their homes to ensure that relevant advice and information regarding Direct Payments is accessible to them.

• To produce reports for the Trustees meetings and bi-monthly meetings of the Management and Operational Team Meetings and attend when required.

General:
• To promote Warrington Disability Partnership to the wider public and other key organisations in relation to current services. To act at all times to uphold the reputation of the organisation.

• To work within the guidelines of the WDP Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Policy, Equal Opportunities Statement and Health & Safety Policy and all other current WDP Policies and Procedures, where relevant.

• To participate in WDP fundraising and outside promotional events, social events and other activities, as required.

• Travelling to/from WDP locations and outside promotions, when required.

• Such other ad hoc duties may be required and are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post.

• Attend relevant WDP meetings/events, when required, including the WDP Away Day, Disability Awareness Day and the WDP AGM.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter to c.thompson@disabilitypartnership.org.uk outlining your interest in the role and explaining why you would be a suitable candidate. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview following the closing date.

Closing Date:
Friday 28th March 2025

If you require any further information, please contact Caroline Thompson on 01925 240064

Published: 14/03/2025