Welfare Advice Officer, York (part-time)

Hours of work: 17.5 hours per week.

This is an exciting and challenging post for someone who has experience of working with residents in their communities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is able to demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality customer service and a flexible approach to work.

You will need:

• a commitment to the development of Welfare Services;
• experience of providing direct advice, assistance and information on benefit related issues;
• the ability to interpret and apply complex legislation, rules and regulations;
• a detailed and up-to-date knowledge of relevant Welfare Benefit and Tax Credit Legislation.

If you are enthusiastic and have the necessary skills and experience to join our team and are dedicated to continuous improvement, we would like to hear from you.

To discuss this post further please contact Cathy Moran on 01904 735025.

Download an application pack or contact Personnel & Development, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, The Homestead, 40 Water End, York YO30 6WP. Tel: 01904 615943 (24-hour recruitment answerphone) oremail: Recruitment@jrf.org.uk.

The closing deadline for applications is 6.00 pm on Wednesday 31 March 2010. Interviews will be held on Thursday 15 April 2010 at The Garth, New Earswick.