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Sally Brent Jones

Burgess Hill,Essex

Summary

A seasoned professional with extensive expertise in welfare rights and government benefit rules, demonstrating proficiency in case management and advocacy. Adept at navigating complex welfare legislation, including universal credit and housing benefits, ensuring accurate benefits calculations. Skilled in online communication platforms and record-keeping, maintaining discretion and confidentiality in personal matters. Committed to mental health support planning and team leadership, aiming to enhance service delivery within the welfare sector.

Compassionate Welfare Benefits Adviser with knack for simplifying complex benefit systems for clients. Successfully improved client access to benefits and resolved numerous disputes, ensuring better financial stability for individuals and families. Known for excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to client advocacy.

Hard-working Welfare Benefits Adviser with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Organised and dependable Benefits Adviser with 13 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Welfare benefits adviser

Citizens Advice West Somerset
Minehead, Somerset
2022.04 - Current
  • Assisted in preparing and presenting appeals at tribunals.
  • Handled sensitive issues with professionalism while ensuring confidentiality.
  • Maintained detailed records of each case with a focus on accuracy in reporting.
  • Communicated regularly with government departments regarding individual cases to facilitate smooth proceedings.
  • Supported clients with mental health issues and referred them to appropriate organisations for additional support.
  • Assisted clients in completing benefit claim forms, resulting in successful applications.
  • Facilitated training sessions for junior advisers, contributing towards team skill enhancement.
  • Wrote clear letters outlining clients' circumstances; helped increase chances of positive outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to distressed clients whilst handling their cases.
  • Kept abreast of new legislation and regulations to maintain up-to-date knowledge base.
  • Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
  • Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
  • Partnered with external support networks to deliver holistic client care.
  • Responsible for Quality Advice Assessments and Casework reviews for all staff
  • Navigated through legal jargon for easier client comprehension.
  • Boosted client understanding by explaining complex welfare benefits to them.
  • Conducted interviews with clients for accurate benefit assessments.

Welfare benefits adviser

Citizens Advice West Somerset
Minehead, Somerset
2013.06 - 2021.06

Same position as present one. Left to move to Sussex but employed again working remotely.

Self Employed Gardner

Self-Employed
Minehead, Somerset
2008.05 - 2013.01

Local Gardening for clients.

Antique dealer

Self-employed
Sherborne, Dorset
1998.11 - 2008.01
  • Built strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality of purchased pieces.
  • Secured lucrative deals through skilled negotiation tactics.
  • Regularly updated online presence, increasing visibility in a competitive market.
  • Identified potential treasures at auctions, leading to profitable resales.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction through detailed knowledge of each item's history and value.
  • Advised customers on care for their antiques, enhancing their personal collections' longevity.
  • Expanded customer base by attending antique fairs and networking with potential clients.
  • Engaged customers to enhance in-store experience and provide outstanding customer service.
  • Carried out active selling from initial customer greeting.

Elizabeth Arden Make-up Adviser

Denners department store
Yeovil, Somerset
1980.09 - 1986.06
  • Regularly updated knowledge about changing market trends to offer up-to-date advice to clients.
  • Advised clients which make-up was suitable for them.

Education

A-Levels - Math & History

Preston Comprehensive School
Yeovil, Somerset
1975.09 - 1980.06

Skills

  • Understanding welfare rights
  • Online communication platforms
  • Advocacy experience
  • Case management proficiency
  • Personal independence payment understanding
  • Knowledge of pensions
  • Discretion in personal matters
  • Government benefit rules understanding
  • Welfare legislation knowledge
  • Familiarity with housing benefits
  • Benefits calculations mastery
  • In-Depth universal credit knowledge
  • Record-keeping
  • Professionalism
  • Confidentiality understanding
  • Mental health support planning
  • Team Leadership

Timeline

Welfare benefits adviser

Citizens Advice West Somerset
2022.04 - Current

Welfare benefits adviser

Citizens Advice West Somerset
2013.06 - 2021.06

Self Employed Gardner

Self-Employed
2008.05 - 2013.01

Antique dealer

Self-employed
1998.11 - 2008.01

Elizabeth Arden Make-up Adviser

Denners department store
1980.09 - 1986.06

A-Levels - Math & History

Preston Comprehensive School
1975.09 - 1980.06
Sally Brent Jones