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John Madden

Cumbernauld,North Lanarkshire

Summary

Compassionate Welfare Rights Officer with knack for transforming complex benefit systems into accessible support for clients. Skilled in advocacy and dispute resolution, leading to numerous successful appeals and increased financial stability for those served. Known for empathetic client interactions and streamlined processes that enhance service efficiency.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Welfare Rights Officer

Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Citizens Advice Bureau
Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
04.2018 - 10.2025
  • Provided clear, concise advice to clients with complex needs.
  • Prepared detailed written reports for clarity and record-keeping purposes.
  • Resolved disputes quickly through effective negotiation skills.
  • Represented clients at tribunals to ensure fair representation and outcomes.
  • Offered practical solutions for diverse problems related to welfare rights issues.
  • Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.

Training Officer

Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Citizens Advice Bureau
Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
04.2017 - 04.2018

· Coordinated internal and external training sessions for new volunteers and paid staff at the CAB.

· Identified gaps in staff knowledge and completed appropriate coaching sessions.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Information & Administration Management

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow
09.1998 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences(Economics/Sociology)

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow
09.1991 - 06.1995

Skills

  • Income assessment proficiency
  • Disability rights knowledge
  • Benefit calculation
  • Claimant support
  • Tribunal representation
  • Familiarity with welfare systems
  • Case file organisation
  • Appeals process knowledge
  • Welfare rights legislation understanding
  • Handling official correspondence
  • Persuasive presentation
  • Compassionate approach
  • Personal independence payment expertise
  • Benefits assessment accuracy
  • Casework management
  • Welfare policy understanding
  • Benefits legislation understanding
  • Welfare rights advocacy
  • Welfare system navigation
  • Universal credit understanding
  • Disability living allowance insight
  • Social security regulations expertise
  • Pension credits knowledge
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults
  • Empathetic communication
  • Client advocacy
  • Report-writing
  • Confidentiality maintenance
  • Legislation interpretation
  • Client education
  • GDPR compliance
  • Record-keeping
  • Case Management
  • MS office proficiency
  • Confidentiality understanding
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Application processing
  • Resilient attitude
  • Client consultation
  • Persuasion techniques
  • Legislation compliance
  • Computer literate
  • Interpersonal sensitivity
  • Time efficiency
  • Communication skills
  • Communication proficiency
  • Cultural awareness
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Public speaking
  • Resourcefulness

Affiliations

  • I love going to the cinema, politics and current affairs.

Timeline

Welfare Rights Officer

Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Citizens Advice Bureau
04.2018 - 10.2025

Training Officer

Cumbernauld & Kilsyth Citizens Advice Bureau
04.2017 - 04.2018

Postgraduate Diploma - Information & Administration Management

Glasgow Caledonian University
09.1998 - 06.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences(Economics/Sociology)

Glasgow Caledonian University
09.1991 - 06.1995
John Madden