Benefits Advisor

The successful applicant will assist in the development and implementation of the money advice service offered across the Glasgow North West area and will work within the Money Advice Team covering welfare rights.Limited weekend & evening work may be required.Core function:The core function of the Benefits Advisor’s remit is to provide advice, assistance and representation to clients with financial problems, covering all aspects of welfare rights and income maximisation.Actual function:The role has a variety of activities and considerations in managing the delivery of the objectives and outcomes of Drumchapel Money Advice Centre.The tasks will include the following:To provide advice and assistance to clients with financial problemsTo maximise the client’s income through advice on welfare benefits and other sources of financial assistanceTo offer appropriate assistance to individuals requiring help with financial budgetingTo provide representation and advocacy at tribunals and other formal or informal hearingsTo keep up to date with developments in money advice and changes in relevant legislationTo liaise with appropriate local and national debt and money advice agencies in addition to statutory agenciesTo cover potential outreach clinics and work at venues across the Glasgow West area, with limited weekend and evening work as required via rota.Any other duties appropriate to the post