Hybrid Welfare Benefits & Money Advice Specialist

Dundee City Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced welfare rights advisor to provide consultation, advocacy, and money advice services to the public. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model, requiring strong numeracy and literacy skills, and previous experience in welfare rights or debt advice. Candidates must be prepared to join the PVG Scheme under Scottish law. The role involves encouraging benefit uptake and managing a caseload effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in welfare rights or money advice sectors.
• Working knowledge of benefit and debt/credit legislation.
• Ability to manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and advocacy service on statutory benefits.
• Encourage the take-up of benefits and services.
• Offer a full money advice/debt counselling service.

Skills

High standard of numeracy

High standard of literacy

Good oral and written communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., law, Social Science)

Job description

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced welfare rights advisor to provide consultation, advocacy, and money advice services to the public. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model, requiring strong numeracy and literacy skills, and previous experience in welfare rights or debt advice. Candidates must be prepared to join the PVG Scheme under Scottish law. The role involves encouraging benefit uptake and managing a caseload effectively.