TPDPS Welfare Co-ordinator
Community Partnership
REF: TPDPS/03/25
Grade: Staff Officer, Fixed-term until 31 March 2027
Salary will be in the range £34,524 - £35,712 per annum
Closing date for applications:
17:00 on Friday 18th April 2025
Purpose of the role
The post holder will function as the key liaison between the Victims and Survivors Service (VSS) and a network of Welfare Advisors employed within the community and voluntary sector. The post holder will establish robust processes, procedures and guidance for supporting victims and survivors accessing support under the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme (TPDPS).
By the closing date for applications, candidates must demonstrate that they fulfil each of the following essential criteria:
1. A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, which must include English Language and Mathematics.
2. Candidates must demonstrate that they have a minimum of 2 years’ practical experience in each of the following:
• Development and delivery of Welfare/Health & Wellbeing services with a focus on client outcomes.
• Developing and delivering reporting templates, management reports and progress updates.
• Using a variety of written, non-verbal and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with clients with non-complex and complex needs.
3. Experience of working within a community, voluntary or statutory environment with clients with trauma, mental health and/or physical health issues.
4. Working effectively in a line management role, coordinating the activities of a team.
5. A current UK Driving Licence with access to a car. This will be waived in the case of an applicant whose disability prohibits driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements.
The Victims and Survivors Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.