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Income Maximisation Worker (1 year fixed term) - Penicuik Citizens Advice Bureau

Job Details

Job title
Income Maximisation Worker
Closing date
Monday 17 August 2020
Interviews
Morning of Friday 21 August 2020
Location
Penicuik
Hours per week
14 hours a week. Some flexibility on days worked.
Type of contract
Fixed term 12 months to September 2021 (with possibility of an extension)
Salary
£10,745 (£26,861 pro rata). Plus Travel expenses and employer contribution to a pension scheme.

More about the job

About the job

Dynamic, motivated person required to develop and deliver the exciting new Midlothian Council funded Income Maximisation Project across Midlothian.

The post holder will be required to improve the financial circumstances of the familiessupported by Midlothian Council’s Children and Families Social Work teams and improve the outcomes for the children.  The client group will be families with children on the Child Protection Register or with children subject to a supervision order at home.

The worker will provide help and assistance with checking benefit entitlement, completing benefit applications and challenging benefit decisions. The work will also include income maximisation, budgeting advice and some assistance with debt issues (including housing debt). 

Good interpersonal skills are essential and the post holder will be responsible for developing the service to meet the needs of the families.

Job share considered – if you are interested in reduced hours please apply as normal.

How to apply

Completed applications should be marked confidential and submitted to:

The Manager, Penicuik Citizens Advice Bureau, 14a John Street, Penicuik EH26 8AB

E mail: bureau@penicuikcab.org.uk

 

Closing date: Noon, Monday 17th August 2020

Interviews the morning of Friday 21st August 2020. .

Please note that the post is subject to the disclosure of criminal history information.

About the employer

The CAB is committed to equal opportunities both in service provision and employment.

Charity number: SC01442. Charity name:  Penicuik Citizens Advice Bureau.