Benefits Advisor - County Buildings - SOA11739 - SOA11739

South Ayrshire; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Scotland is looking for a proactive individual to manage the administration of benefit claims. This temporary position involves ensuring correct benefits are paid and providing information on other benefits. The role offers flexibility with hybrid work arrangements and various employee benefits including a competitive salary and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Wellbeing initiatives

Car leasing scheme

Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• This post is subject to a Level 1 Disclosure, and you may be required to meet the cost.

Responsibilities

• To deal with the administration of locally delivered benefit claims.
• Ensure the correct benefits are in payment and provide signposting for benefits.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

To deal with the administration of locally delivered benefit claims including undertaking a proactive approach to ensure the correct benefits are in payment and to provide signposting for other locally administered or state benefits.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here’s what we can offer!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays)
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

REQUIREMENTS

This post is subject to a Level 1 Disclosure, and you may be required to meet the cost.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This post is temporary until 30/06/2026.

The grade of this post is Level 5.

The work style for this post is Hybrid Worker.

Hybrid Workers

The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly between home and the office and the frequency for attending the office may vary depending on the exigencies of the service.