About the job
We are looking for a client-focused individual with experience of providing welfare benefits advice, to join us as a Help to Claim Adviser (Universal Credit). In this role you will be using telephony and webchat to help /ensure our clients get the support they need face to face.
To succeed, you will need relevant experience and knowledge of the wider welfare benefit system including Universal Credit, demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills. It would be an advantage if you had recent experience and knowledge of undertaking welfare cases to appeal level if required. We are also looking for a proven ability to work effectively and well organised. Proficiency using a range of IT tools to carry out your work, including case management systems, online claims’ services and Microsoft Office applications is essential. Committed, results-driven and supportive to the needs of others, you work well within a team and are willing to follow and develop agreed procedures.
As Help to Claim Adviser (Universal Credit), you will deliver a holistic advice and support service aimed at clients on completing their initial Universal Credit claim, and to support them through to their first payment. This will involve helping with the online forms, the evidence required, and verifying their identity online using telephone and webchat.
Employee benefits
Motherwell & Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 28 days leave plus 10 Bank Holidays and a pension scheme with an 3% employer contribution. Motherwell & Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau is an inclusive employer considering remote and flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
Please complete the application form contained within the recruitment pack below and return together with a completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and Self Declaration form by email to Catherine.Marshall@Motherwellcab.casonline.org.uk
We look forward to receiving your application by the closing date and we would ask that you provide an email address and telephone number where we can contact you day and/or evening.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 20th August 2021
Date of interviews for successful applicants: W/C 23rd August 2021
or by post marked “Confidential” to:
Catherine Marshall
Finance, HR & Facilities Manager
Motherwell & Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau
90 Brandon Parade East
MOTHERWELL
ML1 1LY
The Motherwell & Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau is committed to equal opportunities both in service provision and employment.
Charity number: SCO09733
Charity name: Motherwell & Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau