Richmond AID are currently recruiting for a new role of Benefits Advisor.
| The Benefits Service provides disabled people and carers with one-to-one confidential advice on disability benefits including support with form filling, application forms and appeals, outreach work and home visits. This role will be based in the Richmond borough and you will work with our experienced team of benefits advisors.
Our clients are often in very difficult and challenging circumstances. This role requires someone who is resilient, empathetic, organised and has attention to detail. You will enjoy empowering people and making people aware of their rights and entitlements. You will have a background in advice giving, with knowledge of welfare and benefits, particularly those for disabled people and carers. The work can be stressful at times with a lot of pressure and deadlines, but it can also be very rewarding. We welcome experienced benefits advisors and less experienced advisors to apply for this role. Training can be provided and our priority will be to get the right skills and approach. You may be experienced and interested in developing your management skills which we also welcome. You can receive some on the job training and one to one support from our team and we can provide comprehensive training courses for you to develop your skills. |
You will have excellent communication and IT skills, administrative skills and be fully competent on Microsoft applications. You will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
The application form for this post is at the bottom of this page.
Benefits Advisor
Salary range: £22,008 to £26,226 incl OLW pro rata depending on experience.
Hours/contract length: This post is for 21 hours per week and will be on a fixed term contract for 1 year. It is likely the role will continue beyond one year. Further hours may be available at peak periods.
Closing date for applications: 10am Monday 25th July 2016
Interview Date: TBC
Documents: Benefits Advisor advert, Job Description and Person Specification:
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Application information and application form:
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To apply for the post, please complete this application form and email it to [email protected]
or post to:
Alison Kent
CEO Administrator
Richmond Advice & Information on Disability
Disability Action & Advice Centre
4 Waldegrave Road
Teddington
TW11 8HT
[email protected] or call 020 8831 6411.
Different formats are available on request.