Finance/Admin Officer

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Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) are recruiting and Finance Administration officer to Self-directed Support Implementation Team for 37 hours per week. This is a permanent post. Roles and responsibilities include:

 

• Oversee the accuracy and contribute to the development of Social Work Information Systems, currently Liquid Logic (case files) and Controcc (finance), assisting in the implementation of Self-directed Support (SDS).
• Support the set up and maintenance of Direct Payments (SDS option 1) and support payment processes for Option 2 (personal budgets) across adult and children’s services, ensuring the accurate processing of 4 weekly payments through finance systems
• Ensure all supporting documentation, including SDS contracts, are complete and retained.
• Establish and maintain appropriate procedures to ensure all financial transactions carried out are in line with the Council’s Financial Regulations and take responsibility for the certification of all creditor payments
• Support the development of and monitor systems, including I.T, to ensure finance functions meet the demands of Self-directed Support
• Advise Senior Managers on all financial matters, relative to the operation of personal budgets, and manage and provide budget reports as requested
• Monitor the effect of changes in legislation, their implications for service delivery and the impact such changes would have on budgets
• Assist in the development and implementation of charging policies, fee structures etc where relevant
• Support the wider Carer and Short Breaks Bureau teams with invoice processing and budgetary enquiries.
• Assist in the investigation of financial irregularities
• Provide relevant training, advice and support to clerical/social care staff within adults and children’s services as appropriate, particularly Self-directed support options 1 and 2 and associated processes
• Work alongside third sector organisations such as SDS Forth Valley and the Carers Centre to assist with SDS financial and contract enquiries for both services users and carers.
• Respond appropriately to enquiries from service users, their representatives, carers, solicitors, banks, payroll companies, etc

 

 

Experience of Business Administration / Finance / Accounting or equivalent is essential, or proof of competence at this level through experience.  As well as good analytical skills, sound knowledge and experience of a wide range of I.T. software, and a good understanding of motivation, change, and other management processes.  Knowledge of health and social care is desirable.

If you are the successful candidate for this post you will need a Disclosure Scotland check.