Benefits Service Manager

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 provides casework support for people who need to challenge benefits decisions across the four boroughs of Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich and Southwark. There is also a cross-area team of volunteers who assist with form filling and all aspects of the assessment process. You will take responsibility for the quality of support the team deliver to ensure it is robust and accountable. We hope to be able to extend our offer of support in the future so it will be important you have an interest in developing the service. We are looking for a Benefits Service Manager with significant experience of working within welfare benefits. You will have a good understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems and the links with welfare issues. Ideally you will have knowledge of the Advice Quality Standard and will support us to attain this quality mark. Applicants should have previous experience of thinking strategically to develop a service and of managing a team to deliver the support. An ability to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and show initiative is essential for this role. Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check. Closing date: Sunday 1st November (11:59pm) Likely interview date: Wednesday 11th November We ..... full job details .....