Welfare Benefits Caseworker (Advising Clients 65+)

Description:

Are you passionate about helping others overcome challenges?

Do you have excellent communication skills and ambition to make a difference?

Due to exciting new business growth, Citizens Advice Dudley & Wolverhampton is seeking a Welfare Benefits Caseworker (Advising Clients 65+) to join our dedicated team.

We provide comprehensive information, advice and guidance to individuals in need and we are expanding our team to meet the growing demand for our services and new ways of working.

Welfare Benefits Caseworker (Advising Clients 65+) - £24,012 – £27,041 FTE dependent on experience

p/w available (min 24hrs p/w would be considered)

2 year fixed term - could be extended/become permanent based on funder decision

Location: Dudley and Wolverhampton Offices / Other Venues /Home Working

This role requires an enhanced DBS

Main Job Purpose

* To provide a comprehensive and confidential specialist Welfare Benefit service for people who are aged over 65, supporting them to calculate benefit entitlement ensuring they are getting the benefits they are entitled to, complete applications and help with appealing unsuccessful applications

* To contribute towards the delivery of a comprehensive benefits advice service across the Dudley Borough for clients in line with the requirements of the Dudley Empowerment Partnership contractual obligations ( It is crucial to be able to travel and you may have to visit clients in their own home)

* Be responsible for managing a caseload of clients and ensure that all records are up-to-date

* Improve each client’s quality of life; reducing isolation and creating a sense of belonging and connection

What We Can Offer You

* We embrace individuals from all walks of life, encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

* We understand the importance of balance and provide flexible working hours to accommodate your needs outside the workplace.

* We prioritise the health and wellbeing of our employees, recognising that wellness contributes to professional success.

* We advocate for continuous professional growth and encourage employees to pursue development opportunities.

* We value the power of collaboration and actively seek input and feedback from our employees on workplace decisions.

* We offer a generous annual leave entitlement, an employer Contributory Pension Scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

* We pride ourselves on our culture of positive engagement, collaboration and team spirit and prioritise the health and wellbeing of all our team. Whilst we value relevant experience, we are also committed to developing staff.

We believe in providing training and development opportunities for individuals who possess the skills and qualities that align with our organisations values and aims.

We warmly welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in the above roles, please visit our website for more information and to download a recruitment pack from our vacancies page on our website.

*APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF A CITIZENS ADVICE DUDLEY AND WOLVERHAMPTON JOB APPLICATION FORM HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED*

Closing Date for Applications: 15th July 2024 at 4pm (We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role)

Join our amazing workforce and seize the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally whist making a positive impact in our communities.

We look forward to hearing from you