• Department:
• Social Work
• Salary:
• £31,956-£33,100 per annum
• Type:
• Permanent - Full Time
• Hours:
• 36 hours per week
• Location:
• Sydenham
• Closing date:
• 19 October 2025

Welfare Officer 

Location:                    Sydenham 

Department:               Social Work and Welfare 

Tenure/Hours:           18 or 36 hours per week / part-time or full-time available

Salary:                      £31,956-£33,100 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)  

We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate welfare officer to join our multi-disciplinary team. This is an opportunity for you to make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and families accessing palliative care, by ensuring their financial rights are upheld and that best possible outcomes are achieved in context their economic wellbeing.

In this role, you will develop trusted relationships with individuals using our services, identify any unmet financial needs and provide high-quality welfare benefits advice to help maximise their income. You will also offer advice and guidance on a range of related social welfare issues.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Substantial experience in a social welfare or related setting
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex financial situations
• A strong understanding of the financial impact of long-term illness and palliative care on individuals and families
• In-depth knowledge of welfare rights and entitlements in the UK for disabled individuals and their carers
• Confidence in working with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies to advocate for and maximise patient’s income
• A flexible, creative and proactive approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and development—both individually and as part of a team

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dee Behan at D.Behan@stchristophers.org.uk 

To apply for this position, please complete an expression of interest by clicking the ‘Apply Online’ button.

Within your expression of interest, it is important that you include your qualifications, employment history, and explain how you meet the essential criteria within the person specification.

Closing Date: 19th October 2025

Interview Date: 30th October 2025

For any queries, please contact our recruitment line on 0208 768 4680