Part-Time Welfare Benefits Advisor for Carers

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Southside Housing Association is seeking a part-time Welfare Rights Officer to deliver welfare benefit advice to carers in Glasgow South. The role requires knowledge of UK and Scottish welfare systems and involves helping clients maximise income and prepare for tribunals.

The post is funded to March 2028 and you will work with the Welfare Rights, Energy and Money Advice Service and other community services to provide holistic support in a changing environment with a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills required.
• Competence in using IT packages will be required.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Welfare Benefit Advice to carers in Glasgow South.
• Help clients maximise income and challenge benefit decisions.
• Prepare clients for tribunals where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Welfare Rights, Energy and Money Advice Service and other community services.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

IT skills

Tools

IT packages

Job description

Southside Housing Association is seeking a part-time Welfare Rights Officer to deliver welfare benefit advice to carers in Glasgow South. The role requires knowledge of UK and Scottish welfare systems and involves helping clients maximise income and prepare for tribunals.

The post is funded to March 2028 and you will work with the Welfare Rights, Energy and Money Advice Service and other community services to provide holistic support in a changing environment with a can-do attitude.