Job Details
Job title:
Welfare Rights Adviser
Employer:
Closing date:
Friday 12 April 2019
Interviews:
2 and 3 May 2019
Location:
Lerwick
Hours per week:
35
Type of contract:
Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2022
Salary:
Salary progression from £26,272 - £29,041 per annum
More about the job
About the job:
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience of providing advice and supporting vulnerable people to join us as a Welfare Rights Adviser:
- work one-to-one with clients to maximise their incomes through benefit applications and appeals
- carry out complex casework and represent clients at benefit tribunals
- be part of a team of advisers working together to provide a high quality, holistic service
You will undertake in-depth training in social security benefits and ongoing continuous professional development to meet the requirements of the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.
The post is funded initially until 31 December 2022
How to apply:
Further information and an application form can be downloaded using the links at the bottom of this page.
Please return your form to:
Karen Eunson, Bureau Manager
Shetland Islands CAB
Market House
14 Market Street
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0JP
or email to:sicab@shetland.org
Closing Date: Friday, 12 April, 5pm
