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WELFARE RIGHTS OFFICER 

G08 £29,439 - £32,020

2 posts – 12 Months Contract

We have an exciting opportunity for two 12 Month Contracts to the post of Welfare Rights Officer, based within the Finance & ICT Department. The post will be located in the Lambpit Street office with significant home working.  This is an opportunity to gain specialist knowledge of welfare rights and may lead to a permanent position.

You must be able to:

- Show the qualities of confidentiality, tact and patience

- Demonstrate a competent understanding of Social Security claiming processes, relevant legislation and how to best apply these for citizens of Wrexham

- Have a good understanding of the ongoing changes to the welfare benefits system and how these impact on claimants.

- Have good analytical skills, the ability to communicate a wide-range of information and be able to forge and maintain strong relationships.

- Be able to provide advice in a variety of settings; telephone, internet, office and home visiting.

- Work as part of a team. 

This is an opportunity for someone seeking to join an innovative, forward thinking Unit in a role that can make a positive difference to people`s lives.

We offer flexible working hours, appropriate training and development, up to 32 days annual leave (pro-rata) and an excellent pension scheme.

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

For an informal discussion please contact Cordelia Deady on 01978 298241 or email Cordelia.deady@wrexham.gov.uk