Welfare Rights Officer

  • Full time
  • £30,000 – £33,000
  • On site: 48 Govan Road Glasgow G1 1JL - with some travelling.
  • Closing 18th October 2024


  • Advertised from 27th September 2024
  • Salary depending on experience.

Role

Epilepsy Scotland - Welfare Rights Officer – application extended

Epilepsy Scotland is seeking an experienced, compassionate and enthusiastic Welfare Rights Officer to join its highly successful Welfare Rights service. The Welfare Rights Officer will work alongside our existing Welfare Rights Officer to provide information, advice, practical assistance and advocacy on welfare benefits to people affected by epilepsy. This includes support for assessments, appeals and tribunals, and delivering training and information to a variety of audiences.

You will be a highly motivated individual, have proven experience in welfare and benefits, have excellent communication skills and enjoy new challenges. A clear understanding of statutory welfare and benefits systems and processes is essential as well as an awareness of the barriers faced by people affected by epilepsy as they attempt to access disability and other benefits.

The Welfare Rights Officer will also contribute to our policy work related to welfare benefits in Scotland. Initially fixed term for 12 months. This post forms a key part of our services to people affected by epilepsy in Scotland and may be extended subject to funding.

Application notes

To obtain an information pack please contact:

Epilepsy Scotland 48 Govan Road Glasgow G51 1JL Tel: 0141 427 4911

Email hhollywood@epilepsyscotland.org.uk or download from epilepsyscotland.org.uk

Please note this is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply

Closing date for applications: Friday 18 October 2024 4.30pm

Interviews will be held week commencing 21 October 2024


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