Social Security Scotland

Pension Age Disability Payment is now open for applications in Aberdeenshire, Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee City, East Ayrshire, Falkirk, Fife, Moray, Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles), North Ayrshire, Perth and Kinross, South Ayrshire and Stirling. Pension Age Disability Payment is replacing Attendance Allowance for people in Scotland. People already getting Attendance Allowance from the DWP don't have to do anything as their awards have already started to gradually transfer to Social Security Scotland. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/ejQz8h6G

We’re recruiting Client Advisors to join our Client Services Delivery team. As a Client Advisor you'll play an important role in ensuring everyone has access to the support they are entitled to while treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect. We’re offering workshops to help anyone who wants to apply to give them advice on how best to tell us they are right for these roles. We are looking for people who are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of the clients we serve. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, you can find out more at our website ⬇️ Dundee: https://lnkd.in/esV_nE7G Glasgow: https://lnkd.in/etGyNmGU

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville visited students and staff at Edinburgh College on Wednesday. Carers Trust's Director of Scotland, Becky Duff, joined the conversation along with members of the Young Adult Carer Advisory Group. The students shared their experiences of looking after family members and spoke about how they balance studying with their caring role. Read more at https://lnkd.in/ej7y3guv

We’re recruiting Client Advisors to join our Client Services Delivery team. As a Client Advisor you'll play an important role in ensuring everyone has access to the support they are entitled to while treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect. We’re offering workshops to help anyone who wants to apply to give them advice on how best to tell us they are right for these roles. We are looking for people who are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of the clients we serve. If this sounds like you, or someone you know, you can find out more at our website ⬇️ Dundee: https://lnkd.in/esV_nE7G Glasgow: https://lnkd.in/etGyNmGU

Our Charter belongs to all of us and sets out what people can expect from The Scottish Government's social security system. Social Security Scotland delivers 15 benefits supporting families on low incomes, disabled people, carers, people who need help paying for a funeral, young people entering the workplace and people who need help with their energy bills. You can read more about the principles and commitments in Our Charter ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqeWPGYE

Do you work for a company that hires young people? The cost of starting a new job can add up, especially if a young person has been unemployed and has less money. Job Start Payment can help. It's a one off payment of £314.45 to help people between the ages of 16-24 with the costs of starting a new role. The value increases to £503.10 if they are the main carer for any children. For more information read our factsheets that have also been translated in 15 different languages: https://lnkd.in/eaBbUEbd #ScottishApprenticeshipWeek

We support The Scottish Government’s Modern Apprenticeship Programme which gives apprentices the opportunity to learn on the job, get vital experience and work towards a recognised qualification while being paid a fair wage. This Scottish Apprenticeship Week we spoke to our colleague Chloe, Procurement and Portfolio Specialist, about the advantages she gained by starting her career at Social Security Scotland through the Modern Apprenticeship Programme. Read more at https://lnkd.in/epJDVWrK

An opinion piece by our Chief Executive David Wallace was published at The Herald Scotland highlighting the review of Our Charter – which captures our values and sets out what people can expect from social security in Scotland.   David said that “treating people with dignity, fairness and respect is at the heart of everything we do at Social Security Scotland and has been our commitment since we opened our doors in 2018.”   Read in full ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eNiK-b9B

Our Charter sets out what people can expect from Social Security Scotland, how we support people to get the money they are entitled to. We'll support an individual by: 1. Providing information in different formats and languages and communicating with you in ways that meet your needs as much as we can 2. Delivering local services that are convenient, welcoming and accessible for you, and in person if necessary Read more at https://lnkd.in/ejCHm9hq

Healthcare professionals play a key role in helping terminally-ill people get faster access to the maximum possible disability benefit payment by making sure they are aware of our fast-tracked application route. When someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, a registered doctor or nurse involved in the patient’s diagnosis and/or care should complete a Benefits Assessment under Special Rules in Scotland (BASRiS) form as outlined in the Chief Medical Officer’s guidance. This can be submitted directly to us, meaning we can invite a terminally-ill person to apply for disability benefits. Read more at https://lnkd.in/ewuyZQuV