We are looking for someone to provide advice to cancer patients and their families to help them navigate complex issues they cannot manage alone.

You’ll be providing case work level support including Income Maximisation and Benefit Assessments, Form Filling, Grant Applications, and Advocacy & Appeals. The role may also include Tribunal preparation and legal representation.

Essential skills include:

Knowledge and experience of delivering welfare benefits advice, related to disability and ill health.

High degree of empathy, emotional resilience, and sensitivity toward the unique needs of cancer patients.

Good IT and communication skills.

Ability to work with other organisations and agencies to establish good working relationships.

Understanding of relevant legislation and social policy issues.

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If you experience any issues with the application process, or would like any further details please get in touch at: Admin@barnsleycab.org.uk

Please make sure you have read this Information Pack and the Application Guidance Notes before applying.

Our standard application form can be downloaded from the jobs page of our website https://barnsleycab.org.uk/jobs/

Please make sure you complete the form in full and provide answers to respond to all of the numbered essential criteria in the person specification.

Website for application details: https://barnsleycab.org.uk/jobs/

Completed application forms can be sent to: admin@barnsleycab.org.uk

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Citizens Advice Barnsley

1st Floor, Wellington House,

36 Wellington Street, Barnsley, S70 1WA

Telephone: You can call our Adviceline service on (freephone) 0800 144 88 48 (you will be asked to input a landline number, if you don’t have one, please add 01226 209365)

Website: https://barnsleycab.org.uk/

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