Adviser – Rare Conditions Parkhead, Glasgow

Parkhead CAB is seeking applications for a suitably experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our staff team.  This new exciting project is a partnership between ourselves and Ataxia UK.  

‘Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination and speech. There are many different types of ataxia that affect people in different ways. Ataxia UK is the leading national charity in the UK for people affected by any type of ataxia. We fund research into finding treatments and cures, and offer services, advice, information and support to people affected by the condition. For more information, visit www.ataxia.org.uk.

Salary: £26,000  (pay review pending + plus pension, NI etc)

Start date : April 2023 (However, an earlier start date can be arranged if this suits the candidate)

Annual leave :  27 days, plus 13 days Public Holidays Total : 40

Hours :  35  (Flexible working hours policy in place and Hybrid working)

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants a job that makes a real difference. The post holder will be providing advice to clients with rare neurological conditions on all areas of advice including welfare rights, money advice, employment and housing. Citizens advice are committed to offering a quality person centred approach, taking the time to establish all your client’s issues and working with them to find long lasting solutions. 

You should have advice delivery experience and thrive on a challenge and assisting your clients to tackle their issues and support them to move forward and plan long-term solutions rather than a quick fix. We believe strongly in delivering a quality advice service in line with Scottish National Standards.

This is a new project with an opportunity for you to make it your own and drive the direction of the project and work with Ataxia UK and Parkhead Citizens advice to explore what works for the client group.

Parkhead CAB offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in a supported environment where your colleagues are like-minded people. We also offer on-going training and development opportunities. 

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th January 2023

Interviews by arrangement and can be flexible including face to face, zoom or hybrid.  Interviews may be arranged as applications are received and the position may therefore be offered prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.