Job advertisement from Disability Solutions
Welfare Benefits Caseworker
Disability Solutions West Midlands are seeking to recruit a Welfare Benefits Caseworker to support people with disabilities living in Stoke-on-Trent to secure appropriate welfare benefits and to challenge unfavourable benefit decisions.
Based at Disability Solutions HQ (North Staffordshire Medical Institute in Hartshill), the successful candidate will have proven successful experience of working in the welfare benefits advice sector and will have an excellent working knowledge and experience of the welfare benefits system. The successful candidate will have a full driving licence and daily use of a car. Refresher training will be provided to the right candidate.
Salary
£24,838 per annum starting salary, with employer pension contribution and Employee Assistance Programme.
Hours Per Week
37 hours per week. Monday-Friday.
Location
Hybrid Basis (Home-based / office based).
Closing Date
12.00 noon, 6th December 2024.
Interviews to be held on Thursday 12th December 2024 at Disability Solutions HQ.
Successful applicants will be required to prepare a 7-minute presentation to deliver at interview regarding:
“What are the main issues facing people with disabilities and long-term health conditions in Stoke-on-Trent, and how has Welfare Reform impacted upon their lives?”
Candidates are asked to bring their presentation on a data stick. A laptop and projector will be ready for candidates to use on the day of the interview.
If you are interested in applying to join our progressive grassroots charity, please contact Mr D Lovatt at: [email protected] for job descriptions/person specifications and application form, or click here.
Completed application forms to be marked Private & Confidential and posted for the attention of Mandy Rollins at Disability Solutions HQ, North Staffordshire Medical Institute, Hartshill Rd, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7NY.
