One of the UK's largest and foremost law firms is currently looking to recruit a Welfare Benefits Adviser, a role ideally suited to individual with experience giving in-depth specialist welfare benefits advice and providing and improving value to the client through maximisation of their entitlement to statutory funding and services.Offering a salary circa £35,000 plus excellent benefits including pension scheme, childcare vouchers, and discounted gym membership, this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most respected law firms in the UK, recently ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations 2024.Full-time permanent role with flexible working and occasional travel, applications considered from across the UK. If you have a background providing a fully accessible and holistic specialist welfare advice service we'd love to hear from you.---The RoleYou would provide high quality welfare benefits advice and related services to the business' clients, ensure standards and value to the client is consistently met whilst minimising financial risk/exposure to the client and the firm. Key responsibilities will include…- Ensuring a first class service is provided to clients, case handlers and other appropriate stakeholders through the provision of welfare benefits advice on a national basis- Ensuring clients are on the correct benefits according to current circumstances and eligibility.- Assisting with benefits applications, reviews and conduct appeals if appropriate and requested to do so by client and case handler- Maintaining knowledge of welfare policy, services and advocacy services including identification, attendance and dissemination of appropriate internal and external training---The Candidate- Experience giving in-depth specialist advice of welfare benefits including supporting clients in making applications, arranging and supporting clients at assessment, representation at appeals and mandatory reconsiderations- Working across all the full social demographic range- Ability to make pragmatic recommendations and explaining the risks / impact to business management- Ability to take a wide view in evaluating service standards and processes- Ability to communicate to a wide range of employees and stakeholders- Research and analysis skills- Excellent communication skills with a focus on collaborative working within a team- Professional presentation and manner, with strong attention to detail, able to work independently and as part of team in a sometimes pressurised environment---The PackageSalary circa £35,000 with the following benefits…- A huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace- Flexible working options to make sure that you're fully supported to work the way that best suits you- Westfield health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services----The CompanyThe business you'll be working for is one of the largest law firms in the UK, operating out of 14 UK offices with over 2,500 members of staff. They are proud of their values and offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace.----Interested? If you think you're right for this Welfare Benefits Adviser role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews.Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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