Welfare Rights Officer

2 weeks ago


StocktononTees, United Kingdom Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Full time

Do you have Knowledge of the welfare reform agenda.
- Are you able to form a judgement in sometimes difficult and complex circumstances, taking account of a range of information and legislation sources and conflicting aims and objectives.
- Do you have Knowledge of the pressures faced by financially vulnerable clients.
- Are you positive, enthusiastic and a great team player?
- Do you want to work in a team that has a proven track record in delivering Welfare Support across the borough?

If you have answered yes, then this is the opportunity for you

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Welfare Rights Officer to join our busy Welfare Support Team, within the Revenues, Benefits & Welfare Service.

The postholder will be responsible for To identify and implement appropriate take-up campaigns and financial inclusion work to support income maximisation including representation at Social Security appeal Tribunals.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council issues and collects council tax and business rates from around 90,000 households and 5,700 businesses every year to fund the delivery of its services across the borough. The Revenues, Benefits and Welfare Service supports the most financially vulnerable of the borough’s residents, administering a wide range of welfare support schemes.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.

We offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave, learning and development opportunities, local government pension with the option to add extra contributions and access to other benefits like a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services. You can also work flexibly, working part of the week at home.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £22,369.00-£32,909.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 246714



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