Financial Inclusion and Welfare Rights Officer

Mountain Financial Printing & Design Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate individual to enhance the lives of vulnerable adults through financial inclusion and benefit maximization. This role requires a warm and resourceful person who can manage caseloads effectively while building trusting relationships with clients and their families. You'll play a crucial role in helping individuals navigate the complexities of benefit claims and budgeting, ensuring they receive the support they need. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a real difference in the community while enjoying benefits like a probationary bonus and generous leave.

Benefits

Probationary Bonus

Pension Contributions

33 Days Leave

Company Paid Enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience with DWP benefits systems is essential.
• Ability to manage caseloads for vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Manage benefit claims and budgeting for vulnerable adults.
• Build positive relationships with clients and partner agencies.

Skills

Financial Inclusion

Benefit Claims Management

Budgeting Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, resourceful and compassionate individual, who will help improve the quality of vulnerable people's lives by maximising their income from benefits and supporting them to budget for the things that they would like to do now and in the future.

The Team has a passion for helping vulnerable adults improve and maintain their quality of life through the maximisation of benefits and budgeting skills. We are looking for someone who is warm, positive, creative and accountable with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with clients, families, staff and partner agencies.

You will be responsible for a caseload of corporate appointeeships, managing benefit claims, bank accounts and budgeting for a number of vulnerable adults who do not have the capacity to do this for themselves.

You will have an interest in financial inclusion and the DWP benefits systems. You will need to be self-motivated with a keen interest in rules and regulations and how we can use this knowledge for the benefit of our clients.

This role also involves regular, regional travel. Our Head Office located in close proximity to transport links into Manchester City Centre, with Stockport train station an 8 minute walk away.

Vacancy Reference Number: 77755

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Catherine Reilly-Cooper, Head of Supported Housing on 0161 238 7654.

Application Instructions:

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.

You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS