Organisation: Carer Support West Cumbria

Salary Details: £24,637.46 per annum (pro rata to 22.5hrs)

Closing date for applications: 25 Mar 2025

Join our great team at Carer Support West Cumbria delivering support to unpaid carers of all ages, helping them carry out their caring role and maintain their own wellbeing by providing a flexible and varied programme of services that meet individual needs along their caring journey.

Do you have experience of non means tested benefits? Do you have knowledge of benefits relating to carers? If so, you could be just what we are looking for.

We are looking to appoint a Benefits Support Coordinator due to the upcoming retirement of a loyal and long standing employee.

The perfect candidate will be able to facilitate and run a series of monthly Benefit Clinics for carers throughout Allerdale and Copeland providing information and guidance of non means tested benefits including: Carers Allowance, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Council Tax reduction. The current post holder will provide training and mentorship to ensure a smooth handover.

If you have strong communication skills, excellent administrative skills, be able to plan effectively and prioritise your own workload and have a full driving license we would love to hear from you.

If you are passionate about making a real difference to someone’s life, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

Our generous employment benefits include:

• Being part of an energised, passionate team
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Supportive working environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing
• Training plan with opportunities for continuing professional and personal development
• Based in the town of Cockermouth on the edge of the Lake District National Park

You can see the Job Description and download an application form at https://www.carersupportwestcumbria.co.uk/careers or for more information please ring the office on 01900 821976.

Please note we do not accept CV’s

 All posts will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

“Carer Support West Cumbria is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment”