Welfare Benefits Advisor

This is a permanent fulltime role working37 hours per weekon ahybrid basis.Youllworkmainly fromhome with travel to the office for team meetings and time spent out in the community as needed to support joining a friendly and supportive Advice & Support team of 11 colleagues becoming thefourth welfare benefits specialistin our dedicated expert flexible peoplefocused role whereyoullbe well connected well supported and empowered to make a real impact.

Skills and Experience Needed

Werelooking for someone with strongexpertisein welfare benefits and a solidtrack recordof supporting customers through complex cases and incomemaximisation excellent communication and advocacy skills confidently negotiating with statutory agencies andrepresentingcustomers at tribunal hearings. Highly organised and methodicalyoullmanage a varied caseload work well under pressure and thrive both independently and as part of a supportive team. Your ability to build positive partnershipsparticularly with Local Authorities and the DWPwill be essential as will your compassionate approach to supporting people facing financial or social challenges. Experience delivering training or presentations is a bonus andyoullhold a relevant qualification or equivalent experience. A full driving licence and access to a car for communitybased work are alsorequired.

Values

At Codi our values are Compassionate Authentic and Progressive. When you join usyoullembrace these principles and thrive in an environment shaped by them.

Pay and Pensions

• 36318per annum

• Pension Choices:

• Defined Contribution (DC) Scheme with matched contributions up to 10%. Or

• Defined Benefit (DB) 1/80th of final salary for every year of service.

• 3 x Life Cover linked to pension membership

• Saving scheme with competitive interest rate

• Give As You Earn scheme for tax efficient charity donations

• From 1st April 2026 theoptionto be either weekly or monthly paid.

Time off and Flexibility

• 26 days holiday pro rata entitlement plus Bank holidays. Rising to 31 days with an extra day for each full year of service.

• Flexible working opportunities dependent on role

• Maternity & Adoption Leave: 20 weeks

• Paternity Leave: 3 weeks

Wellbeing

• Sick Pay rising with length of service up to 6 months full pay after 4 years.

• Eyecare: Up to 100 reimbursement towards eye tests and glasses.

• Free counselling coaching wellbeing team and OH service to all colleagues

• Annual Health Check

• Health Cash Plan

Getting Around

• Mileage paid at 45p plus 5P per passenger per mile

• SalarysacrificeElectric Vehicle Lease Scheme (subject to eligibility)

• Cycle to Work Scheme

PersonalDevelopment

• Continuous professional training and development

• Leadership development programmes

• Professional memberships needed for your role are reimbursed

• Career coaching

• Support with funding and time for qualifications

PerksandRecognition

• Long Service Awards

• Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15000 brands.

• Colleague Discount platform