Welfare Benefits Advice and Support Worker (Learning Disabilities)

Our Charity: We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caring roles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more. In short, we are the Carer''s friend and advocate, often helping Carers through difficult times. About the role: This role involves providing information, support and advice, particularly around welfare benefits, housing and learning disabilities, to Carers through one-to-one appointments, case work, and group facilitation. Key Responsibilities Include: Providing advice and advocacy on welfare benefits and housing. Minimum of 3 days a week. Providing information, support and advocacy to Carers of people with Learning Disabilities. Facilitation of the Learning Disability Carers Peer Support Group. Recording and maintaining accurate case records, adhering to AQS standards. Managing your own case load. Essential Requirements Include: Experience of, or ability to provide one-to-one support, information, advocacy and advice, including welfare benefits. Experience of or ability to facilitate peer support groups in person and online. Ability to deliver training and information sessions. Strong listening and questioning skills. Ability and commitment to work on own initiative and as part of a team. The ability ..... full job details .....