Benefits Caseworker at Assert Brighton And Hove

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with relevant experience and qualifications, skilled in working with individuals and engaging with statutory agencies. Individuals will also need strong administrative and IT skills and a commitment to challenging stereotypes and promoting our work.

The role: To undertake case work with individuals, specialising in supporting members in accessing the benefits that they are entitled to. A solid knowledge of the benefits system, benefits entitlements, application processes and local eligibility criteria will all be essential to the role. Supporting members in application processes, providing supporting evidence and advocating on members’ behalf are all crucial aspects of the role. In addition, this role requires general caseworker support skills and the ability to work reactively.

Assert offers its team:

Flexible working – We recognise the importance of supporting our team to lead balanced lives and support our team to work flexibly.

Working at the heart of the voluntary sector – Assert’s office is in Community Base – an innovative local hub supporting the work of 37 community organisations working with Brighton and Hove’s diverse communities.

A great location – Our office-base is in an unrivalled position - just 5 minutes’ walk from Brighton station, the eclectic North Laine and a 10-minute stroll to the sea.

Superb networking opportunities – as a member of Community Base and the Brighton Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise network for Mental Health, Assert is at the forefront of the local VCSE sector.

Commitment to training – professional development is part of our ethos and our team benefit from a range of external training opportunities.

An exciting time to join Assert – As a member of the city’s Autism Partnership Board, Assert is at the forefront of working for improvements for autistic people in our city. With Brighton and Hove’s first Autism Strategy set to be published this year, this is an exciting time to join a charity leading the conversation on services for autistic people.

To view or download the Job Description and Person Specification for this role, please visit the Assert website: https://assertbh.org.uk/category/jobs/
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To apply please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet each point on the person specification to: alexb@assertbh.org.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday 8th December.
Interviews will be held on Friday 15th December.