Epilepsy Scotland – Welfare Rights Officer
Salary: £30,000 – £33,000. DOE
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Location: 48 Govan Road Glasgow G1 1JL – with some travelling.
Closing date for applications: Monday 23 September at 4.30pm
Interviews will be held week in our offices on: Thursday 3 October 2024
Epilepsy Scotland is seeking an experienced, compassionate and enthusiastic Welfare Rights Officer to join its highly successful Welfare Rights service. The Welfare Rights Officer will work alongside our existing Welfare Rights Officer to provide information, advice, practical assistance and advocacy on welfare benefits to people affected by epilepsy. This includes support for assessments, appeals and tribunals, and delivering training and information to a variety of audiences.
You will be a highly motivated individual, have proven experience in welfare and benefits, have excellent communication skills and enjoy new challenges. A clear understanding of statutory welfare and benefits systems and processes is essential as well as an awareness of the barriers faced by people affected by epilepsy as they attempt to access disability and other benefits.
The Welfare Rights Officer will also contribute to our policy work related to welfare benefits in Scotland. Initially fixed term for 12 months. This post forms a key part of our services to people affected by epilepsy in Scotland and may be extended subject to funding.
Please send your completed application form to Helen Hollywood by emailing hhollywood@epilepsyscotland.org.uk or post your completed application form to the following address Epilepsy Scotland, 48 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 1JL.
For more information about this vacancy, please call 0141 427 4911.
