We are currently seeking a Benefits Team Lead to join our team in Lincolnshire. The requirements of the role will include, supporting the Central Services Manager to develop an innovative and engaging benefits service for carers across Lincolnshire, create a culture of continuous learning, identifying gaps and developing new functions which contributes to contract delivery. Motivate and inspire a team, empowering them to thrive, through providing visible day to day leadership and management, and creating a positive environment, enabling the team to work together to achieve their goals. Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, identifying and developing new partnership opportunities to create better outcome for carers. Support advisors with complex benefits enquires, appeals and service delivery. Be an active member of the Carers First team, collaborating with colleagues and Managers, providing benefits support and guidance.
To be successful you will have a working knowledge of social care and health, particularly in relation to adults and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have knowledge of DWP benefits, particularly in relation to carers, including fringe benefits. You will be able to lead and manage a remote team, with the ability to develop and empower individuals to be their best. You will...