Welfare Benefits Adviser to Older People

Welfare Benefits Adviser to Older People

Posted for Age UK Surrey

Posted by Volunteer Woking

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Visiting Older People at home to assist with filling out forms including; Attendance Allowance and Blue Badges; The role is supported by the Information and Advice team with full training on all benefits for older people. Desirable Skills: Empathy with concerns of older people; Patience and good listening skills; Good communication and literacy skills; Self motivated. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; A commitment to working within the boundaries of Age UK; Expenses: All travel expenses are reimbursed. For further information contact [email protected] or please click on the Fill in an Application button. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/surrey/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-registration-form/

(Area's include: Ash, Cranleigh, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere, Mole Valley) You will be trained to help older people claim the benefits when they are entitled to them. This will significantly improve the quality of their lives.

What skills do I need?

Training is provided but good communication and literacy skills and an empathy and understanding of older people is required. Also commitment to working within the boundaries of AGE UK (Surrey) and agreeing to our policies and a background check at no cost to the applicant (is standard practice for both staff and volunteers as we work with vulnerable people).

Location

This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.