Support Officer - Direct Payment

Summary

Shaw Trust's work is about enabling disabled and disadvantaged people to live more independent lives. Helping people into employment is a part of this. We also offer support to people who want more choice and flexibility in the care services they use because we agree that services should fit the person, not the other way round.

This is where our Direct Payments service comes in, working closely with local authorities to provide support to people to employ their own personal assistants, buy support from local care agencies and other providers such as day care or respite centres.

We require a Support Officer to provide a support and advice service for disabled people receiving or wanting to receive Direct Payments in Newham.

This role involves working with disabled people to enable them to be in control of their personal assistance needs and empower them to become good employers.

To succeed in this role, you will have an understanding of the importance in recognising the different needs of people and the provision of a service with equality of access. You will possess good organisational and time management skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate at all levels. A willingness and ability to undertake frequent travel in the local area is essential.

This position will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure. 

Benefits:
Excellent benefits including:
* 5 weeks holiday per year
* Flexible benefits including Income protection insurance, BUPA medical insurance, childcare vouchers, options to buy and sell holiday
* Contributory company pension (after 6 months)
* Disability, Maternity and Paternity Leave
* Training and development opportunities  

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Please send or email your completed application form to:

Shaw Trust Head Office, Fox Talbot House, Greenways Business Park, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1BN

Email: recruitment@shaw-trust.org.uk

Tel: 01225 779465 (ansaphone service available out of hours)

Minicom: 08457 697288

Please ensure that you quote the relevant Job Vacancy Reference Number in any correspondence.

If you require the Application Form and Information Pack in an alternative format please feel free to contact us. If you would like any assistance in completing the form then please contact us before the closing date and we shall be glad to assist.

Shaw Trust is committed to equality and recognises the value of diversity. We interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. Under section 38 of the Race Relations Act 1976, prospective Black and Ethnic Minority applicants are welcome to discuss careers at Shaw Trust directly with Mark Lomas, National Equality and Diversity Manager via our HR team on 01225 779465.

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