Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Your new roleYou'll join a busy social housing team providing specialist money, benefits and welfare advice to residents who need support navigating financial pressures, income maximisation and complex welfare entitlements.
Experience in a smiliar role is essential to be considered for this vacancy.
Your work will include:
- Income maximisation – reviewing household income, identifying gaps, completing benefit checks
- Welfare advice – supporting claims, appeals, mandatory reconsiderations and form-filling
- Budgeting support – helping residents stabilise finances and manage arrears
- Multi-agency liaison – working with internal teams, DWP, local authorities and support partners
- Case management – maintaining accurate records, tracking outcomes and ensuring compliance
This is a 28-hour-per-week role on a 3-month temporary contract, working hybrid with 2 days per week in the office. Start date: ASAP.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in a similar money, welfare or income-advice role
- Strong understanding of benefits legislation, UC, PIP, ESA, LHA, Discretionary Housing Payments
- Confident in supporting vulnerable residents with complex financial situations
- Excellent communication, empathy and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage a busy caseload and deliver timely, accurate advice
What you'll get in return
- £20 per hour, weekly pay
- Hybrid working with 2 office days for collaboration and support
- Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella
What you need to do now
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