Project Manager - Care and Support Payments and Income Collection
Job introduction
About the role
Did you know that adult social care can be paid for in different ways depending on what people can afford to pay and what help they need? Some people's care and support is funded (either fully or in part) by East Sussex County Council? Other people pay for their care and support as a private arrangement from their own capital and savings.
We are considering how these contributions are collected and are looking for someone to help us make some significant changes and improvements to our policy and processes.
This new role is a real opportunity to have a positive impact on the Council’s finances through changes to the way we pay for some care and support services and how we support people to make these payments.
You will work with colleagues across the whole council and with independent sector providers to identify and implement opportunities to improve our processes to recover debts for unpaid care and support charges. You will make sure our decisions are supported by sound evidence which will include designing and carrying out consultations to seek views from the public and providers and working with finance officers to produce detailed financial modelling.
This role is initially for one-year with the possibility of an extension of up to a further twelve months.
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Self-motivated and organised
- Confident communicators
- Able to gather and critically analyse data from a range of sources and provide management information that supports evidence-based decision making
- Experienced working across organisations and teams
- Able to influence without authority
To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.”
Interviews will be held at County Hall in Lewes on: 22 June 2023. If you are unavailable on this date let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Candice Miller, Head of Policy and Strategic Development at candice.miller@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.
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Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Company information
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
