Welfare Rights Adviser

Closing date:

27th May 2026

Location:

Market House, 14 Market Street, Lerwick, Shetland Islands ZE1 0JP

Salary range:

£35,325 - £38,661

More about the job:

There's never been a more important time to work for Shetland Islands CAB.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with experience of providing advice and supporting vulnerable people to join us as a Welfare Rights Adviser.  The post has a particular focus on the provision of benefits advice, with the aim of supporting vulnerable clients.  If you are interested in helping those most in need within the Shetland community, we'd like to hear from you.

Please note that CV's will not be accepted.

For an informal discussion call Della Armstrong, Bureau Manager on 01595 743981.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 27th May 2026

Interviews: Will be held on Monday 8th June 2026

This post is fixed-term until end June 2029.  Continuation subject to funding.

Please scroll further down until you reach the Useful Files section to access the; Job Pack which contains full details of the post and the competencies required within the Job Description and Person Specification,  Job Application Form, Privacy Notice for Job Applicants and the Equality & Diversity Form.

How to apply:

For further details and information on how to apply, please contact della.armstrong@shetland.org