Scottish Welfare Fund Benefit Assessor - 2 Posts
- Location:
- Galashiels Area Office Paton Street Galashiels Selkirkshire, TD1 3AS
- Salary:
- £21,937.94 - £24,000.18 per year
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time, Part Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Job Details
Grade: 5A
Hourly Rate: £12.02 - £13.15
Salary: £21,937.94 - £24,000.18 pro rata per annum
Contract Duration: Temporary until 31 March 2024
Please note, there are 2 positions available.
Part time and full time hours are available.
Please note successful applicants will be placed on the first point of the salary scale unless they meet certain criteria.
Role Purpose
Vacancies have arisen in the Scottish Welfare Fund Team to join the benefits assessment and advice staff specifically making decisions on applications for financially based welfare and support funds including for example Scottish Welfare Fund, Discretionary Housing Payments,, Educational Benefits, etc in line with legislation, guidance and regulations.
The post-holder will deal with first point of contact enquiries and also deal with referred enquiries from Customer Advice and Support Service Advisors or other Council staff or third party agencies.
Essential
• At least 5 SCE Standard Grades at level 3 or above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics or Arithmetic.
• Comparable relevant experience
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Gary Murdie by telephone on 01835 824000 or by email at gjmurdie@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
