Welfare Rights Officer (Part Time)

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Yorkhill Housing Association is seeking a part-time Welfare Rights Officer to join our Advice Team. The post involves working with tenants to maximise income, sustain tenancies and relieve financial hardship.

You will provide information and practical assistance on welfare benefits and money matters, supporting residents through claims and referrals. Hours are 17.5 per week, with arrangements to be agreed and occasional evening attendance may be required.

Job description

Hours: The contracted hours for this post are 17.5 hours per week. Yorkhill Housing Association is currently trialling a four-day working week and, whilst this arrangement remains in place, the working hours for this post will be 16 hours per week. Salary and all contractual benefits will be based on the substantive contracted hours of 17.5 hours per week.

The days and hours of work will be agreed between the Association and the successful candidate, taking account of both individual preferences and the operational needs of the Association.

Yorkhill Housing Association is currently seeking a Part Time Welfare Rights Officer to join our team.

The Welfare Rights Officer will be based within the Advice Team and will work closely with tenants and residents to maximise household income, sustain tenancies and alleviate financial hardship.

The postholder will provide advice, information and practical assistance in relation to welfare benefits and money matters, supporting residents through benefit claims, appeals and referrals to appropriate services.

Occasional evening attendance at meetings, events or resident consultations may be required.

Further information, including the core duties of the post, is available to downloadopposite.

Closing Date: 5pm onMonday 21st September 2026.

Closing date for applications

Monday 21st September 2026, 17:00

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