Welfare Benefits Specialist for Life-Changing Support

Citizens Advice Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Advice Ltd in Bath seeks a Welfare Benefits Adviser to help maximise income for clients affected by cancer or life-shortening conditions. You will work with a compassionate, client-centered approach, providing tailored welfare rights guidance and advocacy to those supported by local health services.

The role focuses on delivering sensitive, practical support to individuals and families, often during challenging times, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure access to

Qualifications

• Previous casework experience is desirable.
• Motivated to work with vulnerable people.
• Passionate about empowering individuals to navigate difficulties.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centered support.

Responsibilities

• Provide welfare benefits advice to maximise income for clients.
• Support clients treated at RUH or by Dorothy House.
• Work with colleagues to ensure access to appropriate assistance.

Skills

Welfare benefits advice

Client advocacy

Casework

Empathy

Job description

Citizens Advice Ltd in Bath seeks a Welfare Benefits Adviser to help maximise income for clients affected by cancer or life-shortening conditions. You will work with a compassionate, client-centered approach, providing tailored welfare rights guidance and advocacy to those supported by local health services.

The role focuses on delivering sensitive, practical support to individuals and families, often during challenging times, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure access to