Welfare Benefits Advisor at Age UK Sunderland

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026 - 09:00

Based: Sunderland

Salary: £25,935 Per Annum

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Project Support

Welfare Benefits Advisor

About the role

We are looking for a highly organised, self-motivated Welfare Benefits Advisor with excellent communication skills and strong knowledge and experience of welfare benefits. You will help people aged 50 and over to maximise their income and access the support to which they are entitled.

What you will do

Provide timely, accurate advice on welfare benefits by telephone, during home visits and at welfare benefit drop-in sessions.

Support claimants through the DWP application and verification process, as Age UK Sunderland is an Alternative Office for the DWP.

Manage a busy caseload, working both autonomously and collaboratively.

Build effective partnerships and links with information and advice services across the City of Sunderland.

What we are looking for

Current knowledge of welfare benefits and experience of supporting income maximisation.

A good standard of education, strong IT skills and a willingness to learn new software packages.

A sound understanding of GDPR and the ability to explain complex issues clearly.

Professionalism, flexibility and empathy for the needs and aspirations of older people.

A full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

What we offer

A competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension entitlement, ongoing personal development, and the opportunity to work alongside people who are passionate about helping individuals achieve good mental and physical wellbeing and live life to the full.