Caseworker (North and North East Scotland)

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• Remote: Angus, Grampian, Highlands & Islands areas
• Closing: 3rd March 2025
• Advertised from: 5th February 2025
• Hours: 21 hours per week

Role

The Society provides direct financial support to single women aged over 50 who are in need and has been doing so since 1847.

We have a vacancy for a Caseworker to cover the Angus, Grampian, Highlands & Islands areas. Ideally, the postholder will be located in Aberdeenshire, but the right person is more important than the right location.

Caseworkers assess both new applicants and existing beneficiaries against the Society’s eligibility criteria and provide light touch advice and support including signposting to other services. An understanding of the challenges that older women living on low incomes face is crucial, and good knowledge of welfare benefits/money advice is very helpful, although this is not primarily an advice role. Most importantly, we are looking for someone with significant experience and a non-judgemental, empathic approach who can help the Society to understand people’s circumstances and to find the best ways for the Society to prioritize and offer support.

The Society offers excellent conditions, flexible working, and the opportunity to develop a uniquely positive working relationship with the women the Society supports. While the post is home-based, it will involve significant travel throughout the post holder’s region (including occasional overnight stays) and to attend meetings in Edinburgh a few times a year. PVG membership is essential, as are a driver’s license and access to a car. Mileage is paid at 53ppm.

Application Notes

Completed application forms and supporting CVs should be sent to info@rssws.org. CVs alone will not be accepted.

The closing date is Mon 3rd March @ midday and interviews are planned for 12th March in person in Edinburgh.

A contribution towards travel costs is available for candidates attending an interview.

The Society is a registered Scottish Charity SC016095 and is striving to be an equal opportunity employer.