Closing date:12 January 2025 The Welfare Rights Service provides independent benefit advice, casework& representation service to both internal and external customers. Your role will be to contribute towards a comprehensive local authority Welfare Rights Service. This will include encouraging the take-up of benefits, the provision of confidential advice on potential entitlement, assisting with benefit applications and assistance with challenging decisions at the various stages available. You must: - have a good knowledge of the social security benefits system - have experience of the claims and appeals process - have experience in the field of advice giving - have well developed advocacy skills - be committed to the promotion of social justice through the provision of good quality advice to the community We offer a supportive team environment and can provide the training and guidance needed to enable you to develop your skills and knowledge base. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure& Barring Service. The following positions are available: 1 x Permanent Full Time position 1 x Fixed Term for 12 months from the appointment date due to external  funding 1 x Fixed Term to cover Maternity Leave For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Steven Connell, Senior Welfare Rights Officer on 01482 612 130 or email steven.connell@hullcc.gov.uk Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.  Benefits of working for Hull City Council– Working for hull city council Why Hull is a great place to live and work– Working for hull city council How to apply for our jobs - Working for hull city council ]]>