Income Maximisation and Advice Officer - City Chambers

Position Overview

Income Maximisation and Advice Officer (fixed term until 31/03/2027) - City Chambers, Edinburgh.

Salary: £34,452 - £40,501 (pro rata for part time).
Hours: 21.6 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team including social workers, support workers, health and housing professionals.
• Provide services to Care Leavers (as defined by The Children & Young People (Scotland) Act 2014). Offer advice and assistance to young people claiming benefits to maximise their income.
• Liaise with relevant agencies, particularly the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
• Provide advice and help to young people claiming benefits and maximise their income.
• Based at CEC City Chambers Complex in the High Street but also conduct work within the community.
• Carry out regulated work with children and protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must join the Protection of Vulnerable Individuals (PVG) Scheme or complete a PVG Scheme update check.
• Must undergo a police or overseas criminal record check if spent 3 months or more outside UK in last 5 years.
• Adaptability, communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to the City's inclusive values and behaviours: respect, integrity, flexibility.
• Applicants from underrepresented groups (women, minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people) are highly encouraged and guaranteed an interview if they meet minimum criteria.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The City of Edinburgh Council is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience.

Other Information

We will assess how you bring the City's behaviours - respect, integrity and flexibility - into your work during the interview process.

Our salary range reflects the initial starting salary and increases annually until reaching the top of the range.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements are available and discussed with the successful applicant.