Payments and Care Charging Manager

6 Month Contract With A Local Authority Job Purpose To manage and develop the Payments and Care Charging team to deliver an efficient, compliant, and customer-focused Adult Social Care finance service. The role is responsible for ensuring payments, billing, financial assessments, debt management, and care charging processes comply with the Care Act 2014, statutory guidance, and Council financial regulations while maximising income collection and maintaining high standards of financial governance and customer service. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, supervise, and develop the Payments and Care Charging team to deliver high-quality finance and care charging services. Ensure all payments, billing cycles, financial assessments, and debt recovery processes are completed accurately and within required timescales. Manage Adult Social Care payment and care charging processes in compliance with legislation, statutory guidance, and Council policies. Oversee financial assessments for service u...