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Scottish Welfare Fund Assessment Officer - FLK11816

Job details
Posting date: 09 July 2024
Salary: £28,648.00 to £30,790.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 July 2024
Location: Larbert, FK5 4RU
Company: Falkirk Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: FLK11816

Summary

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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.

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