Welfare Benefits Officer

Welfare Benefits Officer Kingsteignton, Devon Shared Lives South West is an award-winning charity that provides long-term and short break care and support services throughout Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset. We re now looking for a passionate individual to join us as a Welfare Benefits Officer on a part-time, permanent basis, working 30 hours per week, with flexibility to extend to 37.5. Your working days must include Fridays. Summary As a Welfare Benefits Officer, you will provide efficient and effective funding and benefit support to Shared Lives Carers and the people we support. Working closely with carers, supported individuals, colleagues and external agencies, you will support a wide range of funding and welfare benefit matters, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, effective communication and timely support. You will bring strong organisational and communication skills, alongside a practical and supportive approach to working with people and managing sensitive financial information. What You ll Get From Us - Salary of £28,858.74 per annum (pro rata) - Hybrid working - 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 27 days with service) - Pension scheme - Life assurance - Additional day off to mark your birthday - Wellbeing Hour (one hour per week) - Paid dependant and Carer leave - Volunteer days (two per year) - 24/7 access to GP telephone service - Accident and Injury Insurance - Mindful Employer Support - Option to buy additional annual leave - Cycle to Work Scheme - ..... full job details .....