Macmillan Welfare Benefits Caseworker
Position: Macmillan Welfare Benefits Caseworker
Location: Birmingham and Solihull
Closing date: 08 July 2024
Role details
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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