Interim Adult Social Care Charges Review (Residential)
Wisbech
Inside IR35
£650 a day
Initial 6 week contract
Full-time
Start date ASAP
Remote – working from home
Job role/responsibilities:
- Assess Chargeable Services: Examine which services are chargeable and how the Care Act 2014 is interpreted and applied in relation to service charges.
- Evaluate Charging Practices: Review the services for which charges are applied, including how rates are established through full cost recovery and benchmarking against other local authorities.
- Review CCC Charging Policy: Analyse the current Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC) Adult Social Care Charging Policy for its effectiveness and alignment with best practices.
- Analyse Disability Related Expenditure: Compare how Disability Related Expenditure is applied by other local authorities to identify potential improvements for CCC.
- Consider the Cost-of-Living Crisis: Explore the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and highlight support available from County and District Councils, as well as national and third-sector organisations.
- Provide Recommendations: Develop clear recommendations for the local authority on the application of the charging policy, including opportunities to support individuals and considerations for ensuring equity.
- Maximise Income Opportunities: Identify strategies for maximising local authority income based on findings and recommendations.
Selection criteria questions:
- Experience in a similar role within a local authority social care team is essential
- Right to work in the UK
- Available to start ASAP
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
