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Welfare Support Assistant

On-site in Fife +1·Full-time·Added 6 days ago (last checked 11 Oct)

Fife Council

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Overview

Job details

£31,761 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
Full-time
Per the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Fife +1
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Job Details

Are you passionate about helping people overcome challenges and improving their lives?

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Welfare Support Assistant to join the Levenmouth Community Learning and Development Team. This is an opportunity to work directly with individuals and families, helping them access the support, advice and services they need to improve their financial wellbeing, build confidence, and achieve their goals.

No two days are the same. You will work in community venues and outreach settings across Levenmouth, supporting people to access welfare benefits, digital services, employability opportunities and wider community support. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to reducing inequality and helping people thrive.

The Person

You will be someone who enjoys working with people and can build positive, trusting relationships with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.

You will have:

Experience of working in a customer service, support, advice or community-based role.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

An understanding of the challenges faced by people experiencing poverty, unemployment or social exclusion.

Confidence using IT systems and supporting others to access online services.

Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.

The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge of welfare benefits, employability services or community support provision would be beneficial.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Further Information

Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

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For further information please contact: Robert Graham, Robert.Graham@fife.gov.uk

Welfare Support Assistant