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RD- Sessional Welfare Officer N & S regions

Job in Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, BT92, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: South East Fermanagh Foundation
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: RD- Sessional Welfare Officer N & S regions Apr 25

Overview

Sessional Welfare Officer
- Wider Welfare

Responsible to: SEFF’s Director

Location:

Covering South and West of Northern Ireland

Payment: £20 per hour x 10 hours per week

Tax:
The successful respondent will be responsible for paying their own Inland revenue payments and will be responsible for their own travel costs.

Main duties and responsibilities
  • Offer advice and information on accessing welfare benefits, housing, healthcare, and other relevant services in Northern Ireland.
  • Meet and provide direct support to individuals and families facing welfare challenges, and assist in completing Welfare Applications.
  • Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they receive the support and services they are entitled to.
  • Respond to urgent welfare needs, offering advice and support on short-term crisis intervention, including emergency financial aid or housing support.
  • Maintain confidential, professional and appropriate records of all client contact on paper, within SEFF’s Cloud Based System ‘SharePoint’, and within the department’s case management system (Advice Pro).
  • Refer clients on to further SEFF services in line with identified need.
  • Maintain a professional attitude at all times towards clients, staff, volunteers and all those in contact with South East Fermanagh Foundation (SEFF).
  • Where appropriate attend Welfare Meetings.
  • Work with a range of partner groups in support of clients requiring welfare services.
Person Specification
  • Must have completed CAB’s Advisor Training Programme (ATP) or be able to demonstrate that they hold a comparable qualification.
  • Must have good knowledge and experience in dealing with the Social Security Benefits system (including knowledge of the Universal Credits System and PIP (Personal Independence Payment)).
  • Education:

    Minimum of 5 GCSEs (A-C or equivalent).
  • Good knowledge and experience of Army War Pensions and Police Injury on Duty.
  • Supporting the memberships of partner groups across the south/west with welfare advice and support.
  • Knowledge and experience in the appeals process.
  • Process

    An interview will be held to award this position to the successful applicant.

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