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Benefits and Debt Adviser - Glasgow Central Citizens Advice Bureau

Job Details

Job title
Benefits and Debt Adviser
Closing date
Friday 25 November 2022
Location
Glasgow
Hours per week
35
Type of contract
Permanent
Salary
£25,000 per annum and NEST pension contribution. 40 days holiday per year, including public holidays

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About the job

We have an opportunity for a Debt and Money Adviser to play a key role in the delivery of our Outreach Services supporting vulnerable people in Glasgow.

The adviser will assist with the prevention of homelessness and sustain existing accommodation.

This will entail providing a wraparound service to assist people who are in financial difficulty. Advice and assistance will be given to Type II Benefits and Debt Advice. The successful applicant must be able to empathise and provide support to deliver an effective service suitable for the needs of individual clients and to ensure the best outcomes. The service will be tailored towards individual circumstances and aims to reduce poverty, inequality and enhance the quality of life.

Main tasks will be:

  • Undertaking diagnostic interviews with clients
  • Maintaining case records including detailed statistics
  • Maintaining expertise in relevant legislation e.g. welfare rights type II and debt management.
  • Providing information for project reports
  • Attending team and staff meetings as required
  • Carrying out other reasonable duties as specified by the line manager as required for the needs of the post.
How to apply

Please complete and return the application form which can be downloaded using the link at the bottom of this page

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