Norfolk County Council

Welfare Rights Officer (11111)

Norwich

£35.5k – £37.6k/yr

Posted 2 days ago

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Welfare Rights Officer | 11111 | Temporary Contract for 12 Months for Maternity

37 hours per week | £35,570 to £37,563 per annum | (Grade H) | County Hall, Norwich

Client Finance Services is seeking an experienced Welfare Rights Officer to deliver high-quality support and advice to people across Norfolk. The role offers hybrid working and will involve working from a range of locations, including County Hall, partner agency sites, and, where required, visiting clients in their homes.

The service supports individuals and families to improve their financial wellbeing and maximise income.

Knowledge and experience in providing up-to-date, comprehensive welfare advice, particularly to vulnerable people experiencing financial difficulties, is highly desirable.

You should also have experience of working collaboratively with professional bodies and partner organisations that support vulnerable individuals.

If you believe you have the qualifications, skills, and experience outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification [https://nccjoblibrary-buhfawbxbvb6brdj.a03.azurefd.net/11111_Welfare%20Rights%20Officer_FIN.docx], we encourage you to apply for this important and rewarding role.

For an informal discussion, please contact Greg Lonergan, Welfare Rights Manager, at greg.lonergan@norfolk.gov.uk [greg.lonergan@norfolk.gov.uk] or 01603 222285 or contact Suzanne Dunwoody, Client Finance Services Manager, at suzanne.dunwoody@norfolk.gov.uk [suzanne.dunwoody@norfolk.gov.uk] or 01603 222875.

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Benefits of Working for Norfolk County Council

Competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement
Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need.
Financial benefits such as:
- 'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. [https://norfolk.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start]
- A Blue Light card [https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/] for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
- Relocation expenses (where applicable)
- An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
- Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
- Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
- A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job