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We are looking for a client-focused individual with experience of providing welfare benefits advice, to join us as a Help to Claim Adviser (Universal Credit). In this role you will be using telephony and webchat to help /ensure our clients get the support they need face to face.
To succeed, you will need relevant experience and knowledge of the wider welfare benefit system including Universal Credit, demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills. It would be an advantage if you had recent experience and knowledge of undertaking welfare cases to appeal level if required. We are also looking for a proven ability to work effectively and in a well organised manner. Proficiency using a range of IT tools to carry out your work, including case management systems, online claims’ services and Microsoft Office applications is essential. Committed, results-driven and supportive to the needs of others, you work well within a team and are willing to follow and develop agreed procedures.
As Help to Claim Adviser (Universal Credit), you will deliver a holistic advice and support service aimed at clients on completing their initial Universal Credit claim, and to support them through to their first payment. This will involve helping with the online forms, the evidence required, and verifying their identity online using telephone and webchat.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive reward package including annual performance bonus scheme
- 5% employer pension contributions
- Generous holiday entitlement 38 days including public holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Additional holidays for length of service
- Family friendly policies
- Home and Flexible working scheme
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Dedicated Training and Personal Development Budget as part of our Talent Management Pool
- Leadership Mentoring
- A wide range of Social Events and Team Building Days
For further information and a recruitment pack, please use the links at the bottom of this page.
Please return your application form, together with a completed Self-Declaration Form for an Applicant working with Adults at Risk therefore requiring a PVG Scheme Disclosure, and Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form by email to Catherine.Marshall@Motherwellcab.casonline.org.uk.
or by post marked “Confidential” to:-
Catherine Marshall
Finance, HR & Facilities Manager
Motherwell & Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau
90 Brandon Parade East
MOTHERWELL
ML1 1LY
If you feel that you have the potential for the role, but lack the relevant experience, we may consider recruiting someone with excellent potential and providing relevant training. If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role then contact Kinga on 01698 265349.
Please note that the post is subject to the disclosure of criminal history information and/or credit/Disclosure Scotland checks.
Equality & diversity monitoring
To help Motherwell & Wishaw Citizens Advice Bureau monitor equality and diversity statistics please return the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form separate from your other application documents by emailing it to: cabfinance@motherwellcab.casonline.org.uk.
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Motherwell & Wishaw Citizens Advice is a company limited by guarantee and registered charity.
Company number: SC173485. Scottish Charity number: SCO09733
