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Welfare Benefits Caseworker

27,187 per year (pro rata)
Ashington
Full-time
26th August 2026
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Welfare Benefits Caseworker

Welfare Benefits Caseworker

We are looking to recruit a Welfare Benefits Caseworker to provide a high quality advice and casework service in welfare benefits through face to face, telephone and digital channels including representation.

You will demonstrate highly developed listening, communication and interpersonal skills necessary to handle emotional and complex situations in a way which always balances empathy with professionalism. You will also have excellent IT and case recording abilities.

Employees benefit from:

  • Being part of a committed team who work together to bring about positive changes for individuals, local communities and society as a whole
  • Structured Personal Development process with clear opportunities to develop yourself professionally and your career within the organisation
  • Full training appropriate to the role
  • 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) for full time employees
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NEFirst Credit Union payroll savings scheme
  • Enrolment in the Company Pension Scheme

Citizens Advice Northumberland is a Disability Confident employer and member of the Shine North East accreditation.

Vacancy Details

Salary:  £27,187 – £30,209 pro rata depending on previous experience within an advice setting.

Hours:  As part of our commitment to being a flexible employer, applications are welcomed from candidates who are able to offer up to 37 hours a week.

Location:  Ashington

Closing date:  9.00am Wednesday 26 August 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 01 September 2026

Find out more and how to apply

To find out more about the role contact:

The Recruitment Team

E:  recruitment@citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk

T: 01670 618008