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Macmillan Welfare Benefits Officer

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Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full time

Basic DBS check required

Range 5 - £35,935 - £41,614 per annum / pro rata

37 hours


An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Medway Council’s high performing Macmillan Welfare Benefits Team. Medway Council and Macmillan have experienced a successful partnership for over a decade helping adults and families unfortunately affected by cancer.

The team is expanding as are extending our service outside of Medway into West and North Kent. We are looking for experienced Welfare Benefits Advisors who can facilitate the delivery of financial and work support to people living with cancer complimenting Macmillian’s broader offer and in line with Macmillan’s Financial Support Guidelines.

In return we offer you:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Generous local government pension scheme package
  • Access to wider training and development qualifications
  • Flexible working scheme
  • Travel plan discounts
  • Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker
  • Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service
  • Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers
  • The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.


Closing date: Sat 05/10/2024 at 23:59
Job reference: REC3330VR
Vacancy downloads:

Medway_Information_Pack_2024.pdf

Macmillan_Welfare_Benefits_Officer_Job_Profile.pdf

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