Part-time Welfare Benefits Advisor (Fixed Term for 12 month but will be reviewed)

We require a Welfare Benefits Advisor to provide our tenants with an up to date and comprehensive welfare benefits advice and income maximisation service.  The successful candidate will also provide an advocacy service for tenants undergoing appeals or attending tribunals and roll out training or updates to staff to ensure they are kept informed of changes in the Welfare Benefit system.

The successful candidate will require to hold good experience within a welfare benefits advisor role.

Due to the nature of the role there are a few things we require of you, you will need a Full UK Driver’s licence (with use of own vehicle) and you will need to be Computer literate – use of Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel and internal systems are regularly required.

The post is temporary for 12 months but will be reviewed.

A Basic Disclosure Scotland Scheme check is required for this post.

* Office-based staff are currently working from home and we are reviewing working arrangements to include home and hybrid working.

To view the job description please see below under Application Documents. To apply for this job, please click ‘Apply Online’.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5th July 2021 at 12noon.

Please note interviews are expected to be held week commencing 22nd July 2021.

Cairn strives for equality of opportunity in all its activities and encourages applicants from all sections of the community.

You can download an Employment Application Form for this post in PDF format, or you can apply online.