Manager Personal Finance and Direct Payment Service

Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Councils policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HRbeforeoffering a job on a secondment basis. *

Manager - Personal Finance and Direct Payment Service

About the Role:

We are looking to recruit a Financial Assessment and Direct Payments Manager to lead operational service delivery and development in respect of Adult Social Care Charges and to provide financial assistance to those who have elected to manage their own care and support needs.

About the Candidate:

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the assessment and charging process in respect of Care Cost Personal Budgets (in accordance with the Care Act 2014) for adults who wish to manage their own care and support needs together with those whose care is planned for and arranged by the local authority.

You will demonstrate the ability and personal desire to drive the development of an effective motivated team in delivering high-quality compliant services and understand the crucial role financial assessment and support services provide in helping the authority determine the appropriate level of funding for care services.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Nicky Dixon at

Interviews are planned for week commencing 17th August 2026.

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Wirral Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process this post will be subject to thorough pre-employment checks including relevant DBS clearance verified reference checks and verification of qualifications.

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at: is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Councils Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package unless in exceptional circumstances.

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