Welfare Rights Advocate - Flexible, Remote Options

Angus Council; Forfar; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Angus Council in Forfar is seeking a benefits and debt adviser to provide advice, assistance and representation to clients on a range of matters. You will manage a varied caseload, including appearances at appeal tribunals and courts, and may deliver training and mentoring while supporting outreach activities in flexible, hybrid working arrangements.

The role emphasises working from council buildings with the option to work from home to suit meetings and collaboration, with interviews scheduled

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership required or ability to become a member.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients on benefit and debt matters.
• Manage a varied caseload of benefit and debt cases.
• Provide representation at appeal tribunals and, where required, court proceedings.

Job description

Angus Council in Forfar is seeking a benefits and debt adviser to provide advice, assistance and representation to clients on a range of matters. You will manage a varied caseload, including appearances at appeal tribunals and courts, and may deliver training and mentoring while supporting outreach activities in flexible, hybrid working arrangements.

The role emphasises working from council buildings with the option to work from home to suit meetings and collaboration, with interviews scheduled