Welfare Assistance Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
11/10/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 27/10/2021 23:59
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Welfare Assistance Officer to work within our successful Welfare Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity and we would love to hear from you if you have the ability to think innovatively and embrace new ways of working. The role is both stimulating and rewarding.
As part of Stockton Revenues & Benefits we provide discretionary payments to customers who require further financial assistance (in addition to any welfare benefits) with housing costs, as well as crisis support for people in immediate need, and settlement support to help people remain or move back into the community.
As the successful candidate you will be responsible to the Welfare, Policy and Research Team Leader. to deliver efficient customer focussed outcomes , determining applications in respect of discretionary housing payments, discretionary council tax hardship discount and welfare assistance and personal budgeting support.
Recent relevant work experience of working in a customer focussed environment is desirable.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council ensures that all customers, both internal and external receive a consistently high quality level of service.
DBS check required.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council ensures that all customers, both internal and external receive a consistently high quality level of service.
This post has been identified as suitable for flexible working which enables the postholder to work 40% of their working time away from the office
We offer an excellent total reward package including a competitive salary, generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement as well as access to a number of additional employee benefits and a wide range of learning and development opportunities. This is a temporary position until March 31st 2022.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Billy Park , Welfare Support Manager on 01642 526226 or e mail Billy.park@stockton.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.