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Welfare Rights Officer (Fixed Term, Part Time), Skye and Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau

Job Details

Job title
Welfare Rights Officer
Closing date
Wednesday 27 July 2016
Location
Skye and Lochalsh
Hours per week
17.5
Type of contract
Fixed term to 31 March 2017
Salary
AP3 £20,725 - per annum (Pro-Rata)

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About the job

Skye & Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau offer challenging opportunities for a part-time Welfare Rights Officer to join our highly successful team. A considerable knowledge of benefits advice and associated legislation is essential, as is excellent communication, training and interpersonal skills. You must have the ability to research complex material, organisational skills are very important in this post.

The role will encompass providing benefits advice and representation to our clients The post will be based in the CAB, although the service will be delivered in various locations throughout Skye & Lochalsh Current driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.  The funding for this post is provided by the Scottish Legal Aid Board. The post is subject to the disclosure of criminal history information. 

How to apply

You can download an application pack from the links below or for further information please contact:

Morag Hannah, Skye & Lochalsh CAB, The Green, Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9BT

Tel:  01478 611880

E-mail: morag.hannah@skyecab.casonline.org.uk

About the employer

Skye & Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: SC022578