Senior Benefits Advisor and Quality Lead

The Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Advice team provides welfare benefits advice tailored to the needs of older and vulnerable people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. With a small team of paid staff, the service works extensively with volunteers to provide services including office appointments, telephone sessions and home visits across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The primary focus of the post is to effectively oversee the quality of delivery within the Advice team and to support team members with more complex cases. You will maintain a caseload of client appointments, alongside supervising the day-to-day work of the team of Benefits Advisors. This will include triaging cases, being available to discuss cases, mentoring advisors to develop their skills and practice, completing file reviews and carrying out other quality checks. A key element of the role is to ensure continued compliance with the Advice Quality Standard. You will have experience of delivering complex welfare benefits advice to members of the public and in-depth knowledge of the benefits system, including working age and pensionable age benefits. Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain high-quality standards while working to deadlines are essential for this role. As an employee of Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire, you will be eligible for our attractive package, which includes 24 days’ annual leave (pro rata), public holidays, flexible working and a 4% employer contribution pension (in line with auto-enrolment rules). You will also have access to a Blue Light Card, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts. For full details and to download an application pack, please visit our website via the Apply button. Closing date: 12pm on Monday 7th April 2025. The vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. Age UK Notts promotes equality and diversity. Registered Charity Number: 1067881.

Location: Nottingham, GB

Posted Date: 3/15/2025