Macmillan Welfare Benefits Caseworker

Position: Macmillan Welfare Benefits Caseworker

Location: Birmingham and Solihull

Closing date: 08 July 2024

Job title:
Macmillan Welfare Benefits Caseworker

Location:
Birmingham and Solihull

Salary:
£31,688 per annum

Salary pro rata:
Yes

Hours per week:
36.5

Type of contract:
Permanent

Closing date for applications:
08/07/2024

Closing time:
12:00

Interview date:
15/07/2024

For a job pack contact us at macmillan@bcabs.org.uk

Citizens Advice Birmingham is partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support to deliver Welfare Benefit Advice across Birmingham and Solihull We are looking for an enthusiastic caseworker who will join an existing team to ensure delivery of service specifications, targets and quality standards for the Macmillan Service.

Role purpose:

• The Welfare Benefit caseworker will provide a high quality advice service for people affected by cancer.
• The post holder will provide this service in outreach settings across Birmingham and Solihull.
• Delivery will be integrated within cancer care teams, to provide seamless referral pathways that complement the assessment and care planning process of patients.
• You will undertake casework, assisting clients to access their entitlement to welfare benefits and other sources of financial help, up to and including tribunal representation.
• The post holder will also attend events to promote the service and provide support and training to volunteers and health care professionals.

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