Project Officer - Doncaster, United Kingdom - Macmillan Doncaster
3 weeks ago
Description
Doncaster Macmillan Benefits Advice Service
Project Support Officer
- Temporary 6 month contract
Are you an organised person with strong administration skills? Are you passionate about ensuring people receive the best support and advice? Can you work with compassion and empathy?
If so we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Macmillan Doncaster.
About Us
Meeting New Horizons delivers The Macmillan Benefits Advice & Advocacy Service in Doncaster which provides a one stop support service for people affected by Cancer, supporting people from the point of diagnosis through treatment and onwards.
The service offers access to independent advice and information including benefit entitlement, advocacy and support at benefit Tribunals, and access to Macmillan and other charity grants.
The role
As Project Support Officer, you will form part of the team to deliver a Benefits Advice Service for people affected by cancer who reside within the boundary of Doncaster MBC.
The aim of the service is to maximise the potential income of patients, helping to alleviate their stress and burden, and allow them to focus on their treatment and recovery.
You will provide a key role in supporting the team in all areas of administration, including maintaining accurate records and promoting efficient internal support systems for the Benefits Advisors and Service Manager.
The role is office based and will support for the service by implementing and maintaining systems, procedures, and policies, together with collating and recording statistics and preparing quarterly reports for submission to our funders within time limits.
You will also be required to undergo training on Benefits Advice in order to give practical support to the Benefits Advisors and the Service Manager.
Package
The post has a starting salary of £21,000, with a wide range of access to training and personal development opportunities.
- Full time position, based on a 35 hour working week and so offers a good work life balance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Temporary 6 month contract
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme that includes free telephone counselling and legal advice.
- Organisationwide away days
How to Apply
Secondment opportunities will be considered.
Closing Date:
Sunday 17th December 2023
Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract
Salary:
£21,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
