We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager for Adult Social Care Finances to join our Adult Services Directorate.

The Manager for Adult Social Care Finance provides overall leadership and technical expertise for the financial assessment service. Leading a team consisting of several different roles the manager has responsibility for the continued development, providing oversight of systems and processes, ensuring people receive timely advice and guidance about adult social care charges and accurate charging invoices. 

For this role we are looking for an enthusiastic leader with a strong working knowledge of the adult social care charging regulations, someone who has a keen eye for continuous improvement and who will have responsibility for key areas within the services for financial assessment, provider invoicing and payments, brokerage, direct payments and financial protection.

Pivotal to this position is an essential link to the wider adult social care teams to ensure seamless services to meet our statutory responsibilities through interdepartmental working, understanding of key legislative requirements whilst maintaining relationships as well as promoting communication channels with providers and partners.

If you feel you have the skills and knowledge to join a forward thinking and diverse group of professionals, we look forward to hearing from you and encourage you to apply.

The Council office is based In the centre of Bedford in Borough Hall, home-based working is supported with a balance of time being present to be worked in the office.

When you work for us you’ll get access to a wide range of exciting benefits. Whether it’s career opportunities, working in a way that suits your life, or staff discounts, we have something to help. https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-us

Closing Date: 2nd March 2025

Interview Date: W/C 17th March 2025

How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

·      a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

·      a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

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