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BENEFITS TRAINEE

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £24,000 pa

Location: Office based Hendon

Paperweight is a charity supporting people who are struggling with essential bureaucracy. We help clients manage benefits, housing, debts and everyday paperwork so they can regain stability and control. As a Benefits Trainee, you will play an important role in helping us deliver high-quality support to those who need it most.

As a trainee, you will work as part of our Benefits Team to support the delivery of benefits advice to our clients. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build practical experience in the welfare benefits field while developing strong client-facing skills. You will receive internal and external training to help you grow your knowledge and confidence, including structured in-house sessions, shadowing and specialist external courses.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • The ability to multi-task and manage your workload in line with changing priorities
  • A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning
  • The confidence to use initiative and make informed decisions
  • Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear and well-structured letters, emails and messages
  • Strong verbal communication skills with a friendly, supportive and engaging telephone manner
  • Demonstrated high competency in all Microsoft Office packages and the ability to learn and use a CRM system
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (required)

If you want to make a real difference to the lives of our clients, we would love to hear from you!

To apply:

Please send:

  1. A covering letter
  2. A completed application form  Paperweight Job Application Form
  3. Responses to the following questions:
  • Why do you want to work at Paperweight?
  • What personal attributes will you bring to Paperweight?
  • What makes you the best candidate for this trainee role, and what strengths or experience do you feel set you apart from others?

This is initially a 2-year fixed term contract, which will be reviewed upon completion of the training.

Closing date for applications: 2nd January 2026

Early applications are encouraged, as we will be reviewing candidate submissions as they are received.

Please note: This role is subject to safer recruitment and requires two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

 

PAPERWEIGHT BRIGHTON COORDINATOR

We are rapidly expanding around the UK. Right now we’re establishing a new branch in Brighton and seeking to fill a new position.

Job Title:                 Paperweight Brighton Coordinator

Hours:                      6 – 8 hours a week (flexible)

Salary:                       £5,079 per annum

Location:                 Brighton – remote and office-based

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Helping set up and run, along with the National Services Coordinator, the Brighton branch of Paperweight.
  • Liaising with, progressing and monitoring Client enquiries.
  • Organising and scheduling Paperweight local clients to be seen by Caseworkers.
  • Helping to recruit local volunteer Caseworkers to see clients face-to-face.
  • Assisting setting up Caseworker training sessions with the London Head Office.
  • Assisting the London team to promote Paperweight’s services to local Jewish organisations

 

Skills:

  • Essential: to be fluent in English (Spoken and Written)
  • Desirable: to be proficient in all Microsoft packages
  • Desirable: to have experience using a CRM or similar style database

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, organised and with a passion for making a difference. They’ll enjoy advocating for vulnerable people with kindness and compassion while having excellent communication skills, with an empathetic and calm demeanour. It would be helpful to have a charity/synagogue background together with an understanding of the Brighton Jewish welfare infrastructure.  This position is suitable for someone studying, working part-time, semi or fully retired, and seeking a fulfilling and rewarding role.

To apply and view the full job description:

Paperweight Job Application Form

PAPERWEIGHT BRIGHTON COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION JUNE 2025

Closing date for applications: 30th November 2025

Please note: This role is subject to safer recruitment and requires two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

 

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