
Disability Benefits Adviser
Id Job: 316e7a4
Id Job: 316e7a4
Hours: variable, as and when work, depends on when clients request appointment.
*Please note that interview will be via Zoom only*
Nature of the job role
It is essential for this position that you are self-employed or willing to register as self-employed.
It is also vital to be able to communicate with clients, dependent on their needs. Sometimes this may include having captions on videocall, occasionally clients may have their camera off and type, as well as Deaf BSL signers. It would be useful, although not essential, to be able to sign. Being flexible, creative and inclusive towards a variety of access needs is essential.
We highly encourage applicants from Deaf, disabled and LGBT+ backgrounds to apply.
This is a position for as and when work, depending on workload, number of clients, and client availability. Sometimes this may be no work some weeks, and other times up to 6 hours per week. Flexible working is therefore key. The pay starts at £20 per hour. It is not essential for the role to be fluent in British Sign Language, as there are other advisers fluent in BSL available, but it is important to be willing to learn the basics of BSL.
The benefit advice will mostly be the disability UK benefit Personal Independence Payment, so it is essential you have a strong understanding of the PIP benefit system. This includes understanding the criteria, the benefit questions, and each stage of the process, including Mandatory Reconsideration and Appeals.
A lot of clients are from LGBT+ and trans backgrounds, so it is extremely important to be understanding around pronouns, names and family/relationships.
You will be required to:
To be a Disability Benefits Advisor, you should:
An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for the successful applicant if required. All posts are subject to a three-month probation period.
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £20.00-£60.00 per hour
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COVID-19 considerations:
Work from home/remote work and have COVID-19 policy.
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Work Location: Remote
Reference ID: PIP adviser