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Welfare Advice Officer

Organisation: The Joseph Rowntree Foundation
17.5 hours per week. £19,716 (pro rata) pa, plus benefits
Location: York
Deadline: 31/03/2010

The JRF strives to be excellent in service delivery and to demonstrate innovation and best practice to influence service providers across the UK. We are committed to ensuring our residents receive their full entitlement of benefits through the implementation of our Business Plan and Anti Poverty strategy.

If you believe you can support and contribute to this, we may have an opportunity for you.

Welfare Advice Officer, York -

Starting salary: £19,716 (pro rata) pa, plus benefits
Hours of work: 17.5 per week

This is an exciting and challenging post for someone who has experience of working with residents in their communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is able to demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality customer service and a flexible approach to work.

You will need:

  • a commitment to the development of Welfare Services;
  • experience of providing direct advice, assistance and information on benefit related issues;
  • the ability to interpret and apply complex legislation, rules and regulations;
  • a detailed and up-to-date knowledge of relevant Welfare Benefit and Tax Credit Legislation.

If you are enthusiastic and have the necessary skills and experience to join our team and are dedicated to continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you.

To discuss this post further please contact Cathy Moran on 01904 735025.

To request an application pack please -

The closing deadline for applications is 6.00 pm on Wednesday 31 March 2010.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 15 April 2010 at The Garth, New Earswick.

No CVs or agencies please.

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from people from minority ethnic groups and from disabled people.




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