Welfare Rights Officer

Lake Champlain Chamber

Welfare Rights Officer at Lancashire County Council supporting vulnerable individuals with benefits. Engaging with groups and organizations to challenge poverty and improve social change.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeAccrington • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £36,363 - £40,777 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work within the Welfare Rights Team supporting vulnerable individuals to access benefits.
Advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves.
Collaborate with groups and organizations to increase awareness and understanding of welfare rights.
Provide guidance and support to individuals in need of welfare assistance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passion for social change and helping vulnerable individuals.
Challenge – willingness to challenge existing processes and advocate for entitlements.
Empathy and resilience to work with vulnerable individuals and understand the mental health impact of poverty.
Valid driving license and own vehicle for travel across Lancashire.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A wide range of benefits from discounts on days out, holidays and wellbeing activities to Medicash, long‑service awards, cycle‑to‑work schemes, eye tests, support groups and more.
Support and development opportunities along the journey – time for supportive reflection and supervision for yourself, opportunities for personal growth and development, multidisciplinary initiatives, mentoring, the opportunity to make a difference, feel valued and achieve job satisfaction.
Inclusivity – embracing diversity and personal and family requirements for flexible working arrangements including hybrid work.

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Certifications

Valid Driving License