Finance Manager - Adult Social Care - Local Government Adult Social Care & High-Risk Budget Management Lead financial support for Adult Social Care, ensuring robust monitoring of complex, volatile and demand-driven budgets. Provide insight on cost drivers such as demographics, care packages, market pressures, and legislative changes. Support delivery of MTFS savings and cost-reduction plans within Adults and Public Health. Business Partnering & Strategic Support Build strong relationships with Service Managers, acting as a critical friend by offering challenge, advice, and strategic financial insight. Provide high-quality financial advice to Members, Directors, senior managers, and Finance colleagues. Budget Setting & MTFS Coordinate detailed revenue and capital budget preparation for the Directorate. Support budget managers in setting realistic budgets and understanding financial trends. Advise the Finance Business Partner on issues impacting the MTFS, especially in Adults Social Care. Monitoring & Reporting Produce accurate monthly revenue and capital monitoring reports, ensuring variances, risks, and pressures are clearly identified and managed. Present monitoring reports to Directorate Management Teams and meet monthly with the Finance Business Partner(s) to review positions. Statutory Returns, Grants & Compliance Complete statutory financial and statistical returns on time. Maintain accurate grant records and ensure timely submission of claims. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory guidance, and financial regulations. Year-End & Closedown Plan and coordinate year-end closedown tasks for the Directorate. Produce high-quality working papers and support the Statement of Accounts process. Review and quality-assure work from junior staff. Leadership & Continuous Improvement Manage and support the finance function within Adults service area, ensuring consistent service delivery. Contribute to finance improvement and transformation projects. Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge, particularly in Adult Social Care funding and legislation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 01, 2026
Seasonal
Finance Manager - Adult Social Care - Local Government Adult Social Care & High-Risk Budget Management Lead financial support for Adult Social Care, ensuring robust monitoring of complex, volatile and demand-driven budgets. Provide insight on cost drivers such as demographics, care packages, market pressures, and legislative changes. Support delivery of MTFS savings and cost-reduction plans within Adults and Public Health. Business Partnering & Strategic Support Build strong relationships with Service Managers, acting as a critical friend by offering challenge, advice, and strategic financial insight. Provide high-quality financial advice to Members, Directors, senior managers, and Finance colleagues. Budget Setting & MTFS Coordinate detailed revenue and capital budget preparation for the Directorate. Support budget managers in setting realistic budgets and understanding financial trends. Advise the Finance Business Partner on issues impacting the MTFS, especially in Adults Social Care. Monitoring & Reporting Produce accurate monthly revenue and capital monitoring reports, ensuring variances, risks, and pressures are clearly identified and managed. Present monitoring reports to Directorate Management Teams and meet monthly with the Finance Business Partner(s) to review positions. Statutory Returns, Grants & Compliance Complete statutory financial and statistical returns on time. Maintain accurate grant records and ensure timely submission of claims. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory guidance, and financial regulations. Year-End & Closedown Plan and coordinate year-end closedown tasks for the Directorate. Produce high-quality working papers and support the Statement of Accounts process. Review and quality-assure work from junior staff. Leadership & Continuous Improvement Manage and support the finance function within Adults service area, ensuring consistent service delivery. Contribute to finance improvement and transformation projects. Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge, particularly in Adult Social Care funding and legislation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
This is an exiciting opportunity to support our Operations Manager to oversee our established Housing Related Support service . The service provides flexible and bespoke, outcome-focused support packages to vulnerable single people, couples and families and expectant mothers over the age of sixteen to maintain their accommodation independently or who require HRS to access accommodation. The service offers support for up to 24 months, is fast paced and outcome focussed. It also provides support to around 40 adults with low level learning difficulties in their own homes over a longer period of time. You will offer support to the Operations Manager to line manage a staff team to ensure that they are working to meet service user goals and aspirations. You will also undertake a range of holistic assessments. You will work in a strengths based way to understand service user needs, and risk, creating support plans and accurate records on our ECCO system. You will build warm and trusting relationships with commissioners of various services, ensuring they receive accurate and timely information. You will support with case load management You will support the administrator to keep accurate records of start and end dates and reasons and working with our finance team to ensure accurate invoicing at all times. You will work closely with North East Lincolnshire Council and FOCUS (Adult Social care). You will attend Multi Agency Meetings and service user reviews to support staff. You will complete service audits and quality checks across all areas of delivery, working on areas for improvement, working on our ECCO system. You will work in a person centered and flexible way to ensure that all staff meet the aspirations of those people accessing the service. You will ensure the delivery of integrated interventions along their pathways to independence and recovery. The service is expected to support people with wide-ranging vulnerabilities and support needs, which may include a need for accommodation. You will also work within a trauma informed environment, understanding how to maximise the support you and your colleagues give to individuals. You will ensure we support individuals to Budget and pay their bills Build on existing skills and interest and develop new ones, including education and training Maintain their home or move Manage their health and well being by attending appointments and reporting concerns Enjoying a range of activities in the community Work with a range of partner agencies such as drug and alcohol services, social and private landlords, Adult Safeguarding teams, Probation Services, community policing, MIND, Navigo, The Job Centre Plus, local education providers etc. Build relationships with those in their network of support This role is predominantly during the working week and 9am to 5pm. The role will enable you to build valuable skills working with a range of adults in the community. Vacancy Reference Number: 85567 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme , we are also unable to accept Skilled Worker Visas .
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
This is an exiciting opportunity to support our Operations Manager to oversee our established Housing Related Support service . The service provides flexible and bespoke, outcome-focused support packages to vulnerable single people, couples and families and expectant mothers over the age of sixteen to maintain their accommodation independently or who require HRS to access accommodation. The service offers support for up to 24 months, is fast paced and outcome focussed. It also provides support to around 40 adults with low level learning difficulties in their own homes over a longer period of time. You will offer support to the Operations Manager to line manage a staff team to ensure that they are working to meet service user goals and aspirations. You will also undertake a range of holistic assessments. You will work in a strengths based way to understand service user needs, and risk, creating support plans and accurate records on our ECCO system. You will build warm and trusting relationships with commissioners of various services, ensuring they receive accurate and timely information. You will support with case load management You will support the administrator to keep accurate records of start and end dates and reasons and working with our finance team to ensure accurate invoicing at all times. You will work closely with North East Lincolnshire Council and FOCUS (Adult Social care). You will attend Multi Agency Meetings and service user reviews to support staff. You will complete service audits and quality checks across all areas of delivery, working on areas for improvement, working on our ECCO system. You will work in a person centered and flexible way to ensure that all staff meet the aspirations of those people accessing the service. You will ensure the delivery of integrated interventions along their pathways to independence and recovery. The service is expected to support people with wide-ranging vulnerabilities and support needs, which may include a need for accommodation. You will also work within a trauma informed environment, understanding how to maximise the support you and your colleagues give to individuals. You will ensure we support individuals to Budget and pay their bills Build on existing skills and interest and develop new ones, including education and training Maintain their home or move Manage their health and well being by attending appointments and reporting concerns Enjoying a range of activities in the community Work with a range of partner agencies such as drug and alcohol services, social and private landlords, Adult Safeguarding teams, Probation Services, community policing, MIND, Navigo, The Job Centre Plus, local education providers etc. Build relationships with those in their network of support This role is predominantly during the working week and 9am to 5pm. The role will enable you to build valuable skills working with a range of adults in the community. Vacancy Reference Number: 85567 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme , we are also unable to accept Skilled Worker Visas .
We have a new and exciting opportunity within Victim Support to provide Domestic Abuse case management interventions across Cumbria, as part of the Drive Project. We are recruiting for an Operations Manager to oversee the DRIVE project. Drive is an innovative national project that aims to improve the lives and safety of victims and children, by holding high-risk perpetrators to account. The project combines case management of perpetrators with a co-ordinated multi-agency response. The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. They work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together they have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. They also work to advocate for systems and policy change- to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse. What we offer: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: This role is based in Cumbria. As a Perpetrator Service Operations Manager you will oversee 4 Case Managers and 2 IDVA's. You will: ensure that all support and advice given is in line with Drive Partnership key messages and strategic objectives. contribute to the development of the Drive model through service reviews, supporting the Drive Partnership in delivery challenges and implementation of changes to the Drive operational model. act as a champion for Drive across the area in all aspects of development and delivery. You will be expected to represent the service at local and national events; deliver training and presentations as appropriate. support the Commissioner and Drive Central Team in identifying and securing resources and implementing future funding plans agreed for the service. be passionate and committed to working within a multi-disciplinary team and will have a demonstrable track record of working with complex need service users. This may be within the field of domestic abuse, and/or mental health, substance misuse and offending. You will need: previous experience leading projects and developing new service provision. the ability to complete reliable and timely reports and meet deadlines. to be able to manage your own workload. to be a confident decision maker. to be able to ensure fairness and consistency. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. About Us: Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Mar 25, 2026
Full time
We have a new and exciting opportunity within Victim Support to provide Domestic Abuse case management interventions across Cumbria, as part of the Drive Project. We are recruiting for an Operations Manager to oversee the DRIVE project. Drive is an innovative national project that aims to improve the lives and safety of victims and children, by holding high-risk perpetrators to account. The project combines case management of perpetrators with a co-ordinated multi-agency response. The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. They work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together they have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. They also work to advocate for systems and policy change- to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse. What we offer: At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: Flexible working options including hybrid working 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave Pension with 5% employer contribution Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression About the role: This role is based in Cumbria. As a Perpetrator Service Operations Manager you will oversee 4 Case Managers and 2 IDVA's. You will: ensure that all support and advice given is in line with Drive Partnership key messages and strategic objectives. contribute to the development of the Drive model through service reviews, supporting the Drive Partnership in delivery challenges and implementation of changes to the Drive operational model. act as a champion for Drive across the area in all aspects of development and delivery. You will be expected to represent the service at local and national events; deliver training and presentations as appropriate. support the Commissioner and Drive Central Team in identifying and securing resources and implementing future funding plans agreed for the service. be passionate and committed to working within a multi-disciplinary team and will have a demonstrable track record of working with complex need service users. This may be within the field of domestic abuse, and/or mental health, substance misuse and offending. You will need: previous experience leading projects and developing new service provision. the ability to complete reliable and timely reports and meet deadlines. to be able to manage your own workload. to be a confident decision maker. to be able to ensure fairness and consistency. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. About Us: Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
