Position reference: 50145977, 50145978Directorate: Place Health & Adult Social CareService: Commissioning Market DevelopmentSalary: £31,537 – £34,434Working arrangements: Monday to Friday, including flexible workingHours per week: 37Contract type: PermanentClosing date: 12/06/2026 23:59
About The Post
We are seeking a Personalisation Monitoring Officer for the Personalisation Team, responsible for auditing, monitoring, and closing Direct Payment and Supported Managed Accounts to ensure public funds are used appropriately while maintaining choice, control, and wellbeing for users.
- Audit Direct Payment and Supported Managed Accounts, reviewing bank statements, invoices, payroll, and timesheets to confirm spending aligns with support plans.
- Detect and investigate discrepancies, ensuring compliance with the Care Act and other legislation.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records, including a clear folder structure and case notes.
- Liaise with service users, families, appointees, agents, and solicitors to explain audit outcomes and support them during the recovery of unspent money.
- Recover unused funds following monitoring and closedown processes, returning them to the local authority.
- Collaborate with colleagues in Commissioning Improvement & Assurance and other social care units to support shared outcomes.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Basic Criminal Record Check is required.
- Ability to provide a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time lived abroad.
- Must be able to start work with all necessary legal documents, including a valid visa; the council does not hold a Home Office licence and cannot provide sponsorship for skilled or temporary migrant workers.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and pension scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Employee discounts, support for health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all candidates, including those with diverse backgrounds and past convictions. We are committed to fairness and do not discriminate. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
To apply, contact Shelley Gill at shelleygill@barnsley.gov.uk. Interviews will take place on Thursday, 25 June 2026.
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