Welfare Benefits Specialist - Bromley, United Kingdom - South East London Mind

South East London Mind

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Bromley, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

£32,730 per year

37.5 hours per week
Permanent contract
Based in the London Borough of Bromley with travel required across the borough
Hybrid working considered in line with policy

The
Benefits Service within SEL Mind is a well-established offer of support to clients who need to access welfare benefits they are entitled to receive.

The service currently operates across Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich, delivered in partnership with local NHS.

It includes dedicated welfare benefits advisors who provide casework support, and a cross-area team of volunteers who assist with form filling and assessments for health and disability benefits.

We are looking for a
Welfare Benefits Specialist in Bromley to support clients to access the benefits they are entitled to.

We are looking for someone with significant experience of working within welfare benefits in either a paid or voluntary capacity.

Ideally this will include providing representation at appeals and giving advice on complex entitlement issues. A strong understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems is also essential to this role.

This role will involve:

Advising clients on benefit entitlements
Challenging benefit decisions and representing clients at appeals
Working with colleagues in SEL Mind and Oxleas NHS Trust to make sure clients receive integrated support from our services
Supporting the work of volunteers

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date:
Sunday 3rd March (11.59pm)

Likely interview date:
Week beginning 18th March

About SEL Mind

We are a local Mind with a diverse workforce of over 400 staff and volunteers, working to support people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Lambeth, Lewisham, Greenwich and Southwark.

Read about the benefits of working for us on our website.