Macmillan Welfare Rights Caseworker

Toynbee Hall

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Annual leave

Pension

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Eyecare vouchers

Employee assistance programme

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Job summary

Toynbee Hall, a charity based in London, seeks a Specialist Welfare Benefits Adviser to support cancer-affected clients. You will manage a caseload, deliver in-person and outreach welfare advice, and work across Toynbee Hall and NHS hospitals to secure essential benefits.

The role requires expert knowledge of welfare benefits, advocacy skills, and the ability to liaise with multiple agencies to maximise client income. Regular travel across London is expected.

Qualifications

Significant experience delivering specialist welfare benefits advice.
Extensive knowledge of welfare benefits, particularly Universal Credit, disability benefits and benefits for people over State Pension age.
Experience of preparing welfare benefit claims and maximising clients' income.

Responsibilities

Manage a specialist caseload of people affected by cancer from referral through to case closure.
Deliver face-to-face advice appointments at Toynbee Hall and outreach clinics within partner NHS hospitals.
Provide specialist welfare benefits advice by telephone, video consultation and face-to-face appointments.
Prepare Mandatory Reconsideration requests where benefit decisions appear incorrect.
Prepare appeals to the First-tier Tribunal, including written submissions, evidence bundles and appeal documentation.
Represent clients at First-tier Tribunal hearings where appropriate, advocating on their behalf and presenting complex welfare benefits cases.
Liaise and negotiate with the DWP, HMRC, Local Authorities and other statutory agencies to resolve complex welfare benefit issues.

Skills

Advocacy

Welfare knowledge

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

Welfare Rights qualification

Job description

About Toynbee Hall

Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

About Toynbee Hall

Team background

The Macmillan Money & More service brings together Toynbee Hall-employed advisers and partner organisations across London to deliver specialist welfare benefits advice for people affected by cancer.

The service includes a central triage function, specialist welfare benefits advisers and partner organisations working together to ensure people receive the right support at the right time.

The role includes regular outreach clinics at St Bartholomew's Hospital, The Royal London Hospital, Homerton University Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital and Newham Hospital, working alongside Macmillan professionals and NHS multidisciplinary teams to provide accessible specialist advice.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a specialist caseload of people affected by cancer from referral through to case closure.
Deliver face-to-face advice appointments at Toynbee Hall and outreach clinics within partner NHS hospitals.
Provide specialist welfare benefits advice by telephone, video consultation and face-to-face appointments.
Prepare Mandatory Reconsideration requests where benefit decisions appear incorrect.
Prepare appeals to the First-tier Tribunal, including written submissions, evidence bundles and appeal documentation.
Represent clients at First-tier Tribunal hearings where appropriate, advocating on their behalf and presenting complex welfare benefits cases.
Liaise and negotiate with the DWP, HMRC, Local Authorities and other statutory agencies to resolve complex welfare benefit issues.

Person Specification

Essential

Knowledge and experience

Significant experience of delivering specialist welfare benefits advice and managing complex casework.
Extensive knowledge of welfare benefits, particularly Universal Credit, disability benefits and benefits for people over State Pension age.
Experience of preparing welfare benefit claims and maximising clients' income.

Skills And Abilities

Excellent written and verbal advocacy skills.
Ability to interpret and apply complex welfare benefits legislation.
Ability to analyse evidence and prepare persuasive representations.

Personal attributes

Empathy, professionalism and resilience when supporting people affected by cancer.
Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining technical expertise

Desirable

Welfare Rights qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Experience of preparing written submissions and supporting evidence for the First-tier Tribunal.
Experience of working within NHS or hospital settings.
Knowledge of Macmillan Cancer Support services.
Experience of Advice Quality Standard (AQS) or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

The postholder will be expected to work flexibly across Toynbee Hall, partner NHS sites and community venues as required by the service.

Regular travel across London will be required.

All duties must be carried out in accordance with Toynbee Hall's policies relating to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection.

Our Benefits Package

We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.

Annual Leave

25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
After 3 years: +1 additional day.
After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.

Pension