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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau is an independent and innovative advice organisation providing holistic advice and support to local people.
We require an experienced Welfare Benefits Officer to:
- provide information and advice on all aspects of Welfare Benefits,
- assist with the completion of Welfare Benefits forms, and
- challenge benefits decisions by means of Mandatory Reconsideration and Appeal, including representing at benefit tribunal.
As part of a multi-skilled team, the successful candidate will contribute to the provision of a quality advice service to clients and will have the ability to provide support and assistance and benefits training to a team of volunteer advisers.
This role will involve advising clients at outreach venues and home visits, when covid restrictions allow.
Employee benefits
Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau offers excellent terms and conditions, including a total of 25 days leave and enrolment into the government NEST pension scheme with an enhanced 5% employer contribution.
To apply for this role, please complete the attached application form and send it to ann.taylor@falkirkcab.casonline.org.uk by close of business on Friday 7th May 2021. In order for your application to be considered, please ensure you have completed all sections of the form. Please do not attach your CV as this will be disregarded.
In order to minimise potential exposure to Covid-19 we can only accept applications sent by email. Please do not send paper copies of the application form.
If you wish further details and/or an informal chat about the post, please contact Ann Taylor, Service Manager by telephone at 01324 617899 or by email at ann.taylor@falkirkcab.casonline.org.uk
Please note that the post is subject to the disclosure of criminal history information.
Equality & diversity monitoring
To help Falkirk 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: ann.taylor@falkirkcab.casonline.org.uk
Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau is committed to equal opportunities both in service provision and employment.
Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau Ltd. is a Company limited by guarantee SC148330, and is recognised as a charity SC006183. Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau is also authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FRN617457 and we are also registered with the Information Commissioner's Office Z6911436