Trainee Benefits Caseworker — Impactful Appeals

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a motivated Trainee Benefits Caseworker to join our Appeals Team in Bath. You may not be a benefits specialist yet, but we welcome applications from candidates with casework experience or experience of working with vulnerable clients.

An interest in benefit appeals is essential. The Appeals Team handles Personal Independence Payments, Universal Credit, Disability Living Allowance and overpayments.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of benefits; training provided on the job.
• Experience with casework or working with vulnerable clients.
• Interest in benefit appeals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Appeals Team with benefit appeal cases.
• Interview clients and help prepare submissions for Tribunal.
• Support the team in analysing entitlement and challenging DWP decisions.

Skills

Casework experience

Experience with vulnerable clients

Interest in benefit appeals

Job description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a motivated Trainee Benefits Caseworker to join our Appeals Team in Bath. You may not be a benefits specialist yet, but we welcome applications from candidates with casework experience or experience of working with vulnerable clients.

An interest in benefit appeals is essential. The Appeals Team handles Personal Independence Payments, Universal Credit, Disability Living Allowance and overpayments.