Scottish Welfare Fund Assessment Officer
- Location:
- The Foundry 4 Central Park Larbert, FK5 4RU
- Salary:
- £28,648 - £30,790 per year
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 37 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
Job Advert
To provide an effective customer focused assessment service. This includes the assessment of all Community Care and Crisis Grant applications to ensure that the Council meets its statutory duty in respect of the Scottish Welfare Fund to help alleviate poverty and allow vulnerable people to remain in the community. The post also involves supporting vulnerable applicants and raising awareness of relevant welfare, benefits and support provisions and making appropriate referrals to other support.
This post is temporary until January 2025 to cover maternity leave.
If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to carry out a Disclosure Scotland check.
For an informal discussion please contact Lori Williams on (01324) 503931.