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Information and Advice Lead Benefits Advisor
Location: 3 days a week in Beverley at our partners office, Beverley Housing Charity and 2 days a week at our administrative base in East Hull. Flexibility required according to business need. Travel across the region as required
Employer: Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY)
Salary: £28,000
Hours: 36.25 hours
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 9 am Monday 24th February
Interviews: Tuesday 4th March in Beverley
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV (max of 2 pages) and a cover letter (max of 2 pages) which outline how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the post.
Application information should be sent to hello@ageukhull.org.uk
If you would like an informal discussion about the post before making an application, then please contact Natalie Spikings – Age UK HEY Services Manager on (01482) 324644 or hello@ageukhull.org.uk
Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire (Age UK HEY) are working in partnership with Beverley Housing Charity to deliver older person-focused welfare benefits advice and information across Beverley and surrounding areas. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Information and Advice Lead Benefits Advisor to join our team and make a difference in the lives of older people.
Primary Purpose
To lead on providing specialist welfare benefits Information & Advice to older people from Beverley and the immediate surrounding area – working closely in partnership with Beverley Housing Charity.
This role also leads to ensure that Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire Information & Advice services are developed and delivered efficiently and effectively, and information resources are up to date. This includes providing support to other staff in the delivery of Information & Advice activities and training/supervising volunteer I&A Advisors.
The Role
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Develop and deliver welfare benefits advice services for older people, including Beverley Housing Charity residents.
- Encourage benefit take-up and provide confidential advice on potential entitlement.
- Assist with benefit applications and provide support with appeals and decision challenges.
- Split your time between Beverley Housing Charity’s offices and Age UK HEY’s offices in East Hull, working closely with both teams.
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