Caseworker (Health and Welfare Team) Fixed Term - Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau

The Health and Welfare Team provide targeted advice, intensive practical support and representation for isolated people with ill-health and/or long-term health conditions including substance misuse and people in recovery and their families. The team work closely with health and social care practitioners, local community and third sector organisations. The work is funded by South Lanarkshire Integrated Joint Board, Corra Foundation and NHS Lanarkshire Health Improvement.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, competent to Type III in SNS Welfare Rights – or have proven competence to Type II and be willing to complete the training to achieve Type III; SNS Type II in housing and good general competence in other areas of advice. 

You will be an experienced practitioner who takes a person centred, holistic approach to advice and intensive casework support. You will be confident, organised and experienced in working with external partners with the ability to build and sustain positive relationships. Excellent communication, interpersonal and case management skills are essential.