An opportunity has arisen to join Adult Social Care’s Self Directed Support team to cover for the existing postholder who is on maternity leave. 

The post provides support to adult social care clients, carers and families who receive social care support via a Direct Payment and/or an Individual Service Fund.    You will be responsible for reconciling client accounts, calculating balances and producing an audit report highlighting any variances and re-claims.  The role will also include processing and payment of care bills for these clients.

The successful applicant will have experience of working in a finance setting, with excellent numeracy skills.  An ability to demonstrate attention to detail, and manage and prioritise your own workload is essential, as is experience of using Microsoft Office products, and an ability to learn new I.T. systems.

You must have experience of delivering a customer focused service and be able to communicate with vulnerable adults, as well as building partnerships with internal and external agencies.   

We are looking for a candidate who is self-motivated, can demonstrate a flexible and positive attitude and an ability to work from their own initiative with minimal supervision.

Provisional interview date: 24th November 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.