Advice Worker
2 days ago
**Part - time Advice Worker Vacancy**
**21 hours per week (initial 12 month fixed term contract)**
**£24,021 pro rata (ft rate)**
**About Age UK Manchester**
Age UK Manchester is committed to ensuring that older people live longer and happier lives; that their carers have the time to pursue their own interests whilst their loved one is valued in our care; and that everyone who receives our support is treated with dignity, respect and kindness.
Our range of services (which include Information and Advice, Counselling Services, a wide spectrum of Ageing Well activities, Home Care, Day Care and Residential Care) mean that we can offer older people a relationship for life, with support, opportunities and practical assistance at every stage of later life.
**The Vacancy**
The role will be based at our City Centre offices and community hubs in North and South Manchester and will include regular travel across the City to meet with clients. Travel expenses will be covered.
The successful applicant must have previous experience of advising on welfare benefits, including the following matters:
- Checking benefit entitlement
- Helping with benefit claims
- Challenging adverse benefit decisions
- Accessing social care services
- Identifying housing options
- Dealing with debt or utility bills
Due to the nature of our work, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is required. The £44 cost of which will be refunded after **satisfactorily** completing three months employment.
- **Age UK Manchester reserves the right to close the advert should a high quantity of applicants be received.**_
- **Age UK Manchester - Striving for Equality**_
**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 21 per week
**Salary**: £14,412.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: DEC22PTAdvWor
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