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Adviser – (Welfare Rights, Housing & Debt)

  • Full time or Part time
  • £23,785 – £25,476
  • Edinburgh
  • Closing 26th June 2023


  • Advertised from 14th June 2023
  • Permanent, Full & Part time opportunites avalable.

Role

Do you want to help alleviate poverty and improve the lives of individuals, families, and children?

Within the UK there is over £19bn a year in unclaimed welfare benefits, and in Edinburgh an estimated 80,000 people and 1 in 5 children are living in relative poverty.

Are you:

• Passionate and committed to making a meaningful difference for individuals, families, and children.

• Able to quickly learn complex rules and legislation on Welfare Benefits, Debt and Housing.

• Able to grow trusting relationships in a formal setting.

• Understanding of people’s journeys and the challenges they have had in their lives, and how poverty can have an impact on them.

As an Adviser in CHAI, You will:

• Provide high quality accurate advice, information, and representation in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.

• Provide advice within a range of setting from GP surgeries, Schools, Mental Health and Recovery Hubs and local community venues.

• Conduct interviews with clients either in person, on the telephone or virtually.

• Facilitate better outcomes for people which will help improve their financial situation and their mental and physical health.

We offer the following:

· Extensive training programme

· Flexible working

· Access to Simply Health benefit plan

· 32 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)

· Enrolment to NOW Pension Scheme

· Supportive work environment

· Opportunities to improve services and make a difference.

Application notes

Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing why you are interested in the post and how your knowledge, skills, experience, and personal qualities will fulfil the job description and person specification to:

Email: recruitment@chaiedinburgh.org.uk

Closing Date:26th of June 2023


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