Welfare Rights Team Lead: Benefit Advice & Impact

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Oldbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Welfare Rights Team Leader to lead a team delivering high-quality welfare benefits advice. You will supervise and support Welfare Rights Advisors, ensuring effective case management and advocacy for clients. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in welfare benefits and strong knowledge of social security law, alongside excellent communication and leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the community.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience delivering Welfare Benefits Advice across a range of benefits.
• Strong working knowledge of social security law and procedures.
• Experience in coaching, training, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support a team of Welfare Rights Advisors.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality welfare benefits advice.
• Oversee complex cases including mandatory reconsiderations and appeals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of social security law

Education

GCSEs A-C including English and Mathematics

Professional qualification in Management

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Welfare Rights Team Leader to lead a team delivering high-quality welfare benefits advice. You will supervise and support Welfare Rights Advisors, ensuring effective case management and advocacy for clients. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in welfare benefits and strong knowledge of social security law, alongside excellent communication and leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within the community.