Advertised from 28 August 2025

Role

Epilepsy Scotland is seeking an experienced, compassionate and enthusiastic Welfare Rights Officer to join its highly successful Welfare Rights service. The Welfare Rights Officer will work alongside our existing Welfare Rights Officer to provide expert information, advice, practical assistance and advocacy on welfare benefits to people affected by epilepsy with external agencies such as the Department for Work & Pensions and Social Security Scotland. This includes support for assessments/consultations, appeals and Tribunals, preparing and delivering training and information to a variety of audiences. 

You will be a highly motivated individual, have proven experience in welfare and benefits, have excellent communication skills and enjoy new challenges. A clear understanding of statutory welfare and benefits systems, processes and relevant legislation is essential as well as an awareness of the barriers faced by people affected by epilepsy as they attempt to access disability and other benefits.  

The Welfare Rights Officer will also contribute to our policy work related to welfare benefits in Scotland. This post forms a key part of our services to people affected by epilepsy in Scotland.

Application notes

Applications to be send by post to: Epilepsy Scotland 48 Govan Road Glasgow G51 1JL Tel: 0141 427 4911 Or emailed to: hhollywood@epilepsyscotland.org.uk 

Closing date for applications: Monday 15 September 2025

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