Benefits Officer - Fixed Term for 12 months (potential extension, funding dependant)
| Posting date: | 06 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,607.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Benefits: 25 days of annual leave raising up to 30 with the service, 4 complimentary days in addition to 8 Bank Holidays, Pension, Free eye tests, Trust clock, Employee Assistance programme and much more |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Ferndale, Rhondda Cynon Taff |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | CWM Taf Care & Repair |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Agency: Cwm Taf Care & Repair
Location: Ferndale
Salary: £25,607 per annum
Hours: 35 Monday - Friday
Cwm Taf Care and Repair are recruiting a Benefits Officer to join our team to assist with maximising benefits/income for clients across Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf. The agency is committed to providing an efficient and effective service to older or disabled people. This will enable clients to remain in their own homes in greater comfort and security.
About the role
The main purpose of the Benefits Officer role is to provide older and disabled people who live in Cwm Taf with comprehensive information, advice and support on welfare benefits.
You will be responsible for supporting and communicating with the client in line with our Advice & Guidance Standards from initial enquiry stage to completion of referral.
You will deliver an effective and efficient service ensuring clients receive the best advice and solutions to maximise income.
You will work with partners to ensure the following:
•Maximise Income
•Reductions in Water Payments
•Fire Safety checks
•Energy Advice
•Befriending & Social Isolation
•Falls Prevention
•Digital Inclusion
For further information regarding this post, please contact Julia Burgess on 01443 755696
How to apply
Please send your completed application form (available at our website) to recruit@cwmtafcr.org.uk
You may include a covering letter should you wish.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday, 27th July 2025
Interviews to take place on: Wednesday, 6th August 2025
Location: Ferndale
Salary: £25,607 per annum
Hours: 35 Monday - Friday
Cwm Taf Care and Repair are recruiting a Benefits Officer to join our team to assist with maximising benefits/income for clients across Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf. The agency is committed to providing an efficient and effective service to older or disabled people. This will enable clients to remain in their own homes in greater comfort and security.
About the role
The main purpose of the Benefits Officer role is to provide older and disabled people who live in Cwm Taf with comprehensive information, advice and support on welfare benefits.
You will be responsible for supporting and communicating with the client in line with our Advice & Guidance Standards from initial enquiry stage to completion of referral.
You will deliver an effective and efficient service ensuring clients receive the best advice and solutions to maximise income.
You will work with partners to ensure the following:
•Maximise Income
•Reductions in Water Payments
•Fire Safety checks
•Energy Advice
•Befriending & Social Isolation
•Falls Prevention
•Digital Inclusion
For further information regarding this post, please contact Julia Burgess on 01443 755696
How to apply
Please send your completed application form (available at our website) to recruit@cwmtafcr.org.uk
You may include a covering letter should you wish.
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday, 27th July 2025
Interviews to take place on: Wednesday, 6th August 2025