Welfare Assessment Advisor

We have an excellent opportunity for a Welfare Assessments Advisor to join our Income & Assessments team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-Time, 2-Year Fixed–Term Contract.

As Welfare Assessments Advisor, you will act as a key point of contact for residents seeking support with welfare benefits, including Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, and other statutory and discretionary schemes. Working in partnership with the Senior Welfare Advisor and collaborating across multiple teams within the Local Authority, you will ensure seamless delivery of excellent customer service to our residents and customers.

You'll work efficiently in partnership with other agencies, contractors, and organisations—including the Department for Works & Pensions, Citizens Advice Bureau, and charitable organisations—navigating conflicting or complementary agendas to work effectively in unison. This includes making routine autonomous decisions with confidence and professionalism w...