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Welfare Rights Officer Job Posted: 8th July 2026 Applications Close: 21st August 2026 Full-time (35 hours per week) to be worked Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. Fixed term until August 2028 (Potential Extension subject to funding) No previous CAB experience is required – full training will be provided. About Us East and Central Sutherland is an independent charity providing advice, information and support to people across our community. We are a small, friendly team of staff and volunteers working across our rural communities delivering a busy advice service. We strive to deliver a good quality service that meets the needs of our communities and clients in a non-judgmental and confidential manner. We aim for individuals not to miss out through not knowing or understanding their rights and responsibilities, or not being aware of the services available to them. We provide advice and options to our clients so that they can make informed decisions and feel empowered to improve their circumstances. Purpose of the Role The Welfare Rights Officer will play a key role in ensuring the provision and development of quality advice, information, casework, and representational advocacy on statutory benefits and other social welfare matters, as appropriate. As a Welfare Rights Officer, you will provide professional, efficient, and effective welfare advice and support services to meet the often-complex needs of clients. You will work closely with a team of advisers and volunteers to ensure the delivery of holistic support services for clients. Please see the Job Description for full information. To apply, please complete and return the Application Form together with the Equality & Monitoring Form, both of which can be found in the attachments at the bottom of the page. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.