Welfare Rights Advice and Adviser Almond Housing Association Tenants

Overview

Welfare Rights Advice and Money Adviser for Almond Housing Association Tenants

Salary
: £28,795.45 - £30,523.99 (pro rata) - Pro rata for 18 hours: £13,290.20 - £14,087.99

Hours
: 18 hours per week - worked over 3 days (or more if preferred)

Fixed term until 31st March 2028

Location
:
Almond Housing Association offices
- Livingston and West Lothian area, or home-based. If home-based, you will be required to spend 1-2 days each week in Almond offices and attend meetings in person in West Lothian and Edinburgh.

Driving
:
Holding a full, valid driving licence would be advantageous, but is not required for this role.

Closing date:
Monday, 6th July 2026 at 12 pm.

• Make a positive difference to the lives of people, including those with disabilities and support needs. The Action Group's Advice Service seeks an Adviser to join its accredited Advice Services.
• In this role, you will maximise people's income through providing expert benefits advice, support, and representation for people who are tenants of Almond Housing Association.
• You need to be warm and approachable, have excellent verbal, written and organisational skills and an eye for detail.
• In return, you will join a supportive and highly professional team of advisers and undertake rewarding work.
• A good understanding of welfare benefits, or experience of working with people with support needs, is highly desirable.
• Applicants will be digitally competent. They will show a good understanding of equality and diversity issues and a commitment to support people from marginalised groups.

• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship
• Experience or understanding of welfare benefits and working with people with support needs is desirable

To learn more about our recruitment process, please click the link - Our Recruitment Process

• Equal Opportunities Form for Applicants
• Equality Statement | The Action Group

The Action Group values diversity in our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from people with disabilities, and offer a guaranteed interview for anyone who meets the essential criteria for the role. We also strongly encourage and welcome applications from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and other underrepresented groups. If you require any adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

This is a regulated role and requires PVG Disclosure Scotland membership.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who have lived outside the UK for more than 12 months in the last 10 years will be required to provide a Criminal Convictions Certificate (or equivalent) from the relevant country or countries. Please note that the cost of obtaining this certificate will be the responsibility of the candidate.

If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are committed to making this process as accessible as possible for everyone.

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