Welfare Benefits Officer

Shared Lives
📍 Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom 💼 Part-time 🕒 Posted June 20, 2026

Job Description

Welfare Benefits Officer
Kingsteignton, Devon
Shared Lives South West is an award-winning charity that provides long-term and short break care and support services throughout Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.
We’re now looking for a passionate individual to join us as a Welfare Benefits Officer on a part-time, permanent basis, working 30 hours per week, with flexibility to extend to 37.5. Your working days must include Fridays.
Summary
As a Welfare Benefits Officer, you will provide efficient and effective funding and benefit support to Shared Lives Carers and the people we support.
Working closely with carers, supported individuals, colleagues and external agencies, you will support a wide range of funding and welfare benefit matters, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, effective communication and timely support.
You will bring strong organisational and communication skills, alongside a practical and supportive approach to working with people and managing sensitive fina...

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Job Details

  • Location Newton Abbot, Devon
  • Job Type Part-time
  • Category management
  • Posted Date June 20, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 30, 2026