- Advertised from 16th May 2022
- plus pension, NI etc. 35 hours/week. Permanent subject to further funding after current grant award of 3 years.
Role
Parkhead CAB is seeking applications for suitably experienced and enthusiastic individuals to join our staff team. This new exciting project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund will extend our work in Barlinnie prison for our new project to encourage peer to peer advice between prisoners and engagement with community volunteering on release.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced trainer and mentor to join Parkhead Citizens Advice Bureau. The post holder will work between Barlinnie prison and Parkhead CAB. The main aim of the post is to lead a programme of personal and social development including life skills workshops and to provide support and training to enable participants to be able to deliver advice and information to their peers. The ultimate aim will be to also give the advisers the confidence and knowledge to take the skills they have learnt and gain employment and or volunteering opportunities on release. The Training Officer will be responsible for forging links in the community for relevant future placements.
The post holder should have a knowledge of advice and information ideally in a CAB or similar advice giving setting.
Application notes
Closing date for applications is Monday 6th June 2022
Interviews by arrangement likely to be via zoom.
Please email info@parkheadcab.org.uk to request an application pack or download from below.
Parkhead CAB strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please note this post will be subject to a disclosure check. We are a progressive employer with flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
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The Deputy Manager has day to day operational responsibility for the delivery of the bureau’s advice service. The post holder will ensure a quality service is delivered in line with the Scottish National Standards and the Bureau’s Citizens Advice membership and will provide to the Chief Executive Officer all necessary reporting, data and case study information required.
The Deputy Manager is responsible for maintaining a disciplined, professional office working environment and ensures its compliance with the Bureau’s health, safety and other working policies, practices and procedures.
Using AdviserNet and the information systems, provide 2nd tier consultancy support to staff and volunteers on complex cases to include type 3 cases i.e. representation at tribunals. The post holder will also work as part of the Senior Management Team and will deputise for the Chief Executive Officer when required to do so.
The post requires a Basic Disclosure certificate.
Income Maximisation Worker for Families
- Part time
- £32,323 pro-rata
- On site: Penicuik
- Closing 12th January 2026
An experienced adviser is required to improve the financial circumstances of the families supported by Hawthorn Children and Family Centre and Midlothian’s Family Wellbeing Service to improve the outcomes for the children.
The project will work with and receive referrals from Hawthorn Children and Family Centre and the Family Wellbeing Service team members. The worker will link with mental health projects, family support and Penicuik CAB’s specialist debt worker to develop a wraparound service to increase household income and improve the quality of life for the family.
Working closely with other project workers the post holder will provide awareness raising sessions with the Hawthorn Centre staff, Family Wellbeing team members and any other agencies, as appropriate.
Based at the Penicuik CAB, Hawthorn Children and Family Centre and working at any centres deemed appropriate, 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, utilities and some assistance with debt issues (including housing debt).
A working knowledge and understanding of welfare benefits and good interpersonal skills are essential. The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering the service to meet the needs of the families.
This post aims to provide practical money and debt advice to people struggling with their finances, supporting them to solve their debt, maximise their income and help them achieve financial stability. This holistic advice will be independent, free, impartial and confidential and delivered to Association standards and will address underlying issues of poverty facing many of the residents living in Bellshill.
Citizens Advice Edinburgh (CAE) are looking to recruit an Advice Services Manager to join our Management Team, in delivering high quality and accessable advice and support to people in Edinburgh and its surrounding communities.
You will be joining the largest network of advice providers in the UK, with excellent professional development opportunities and competitive remuneration packages.
You will also be part of a community led organisation, with a substantial profile, making a real difference to your local community and supporting those in greatest need.
Advice Services Managers oversee our day-to-day advice service, recruit, support and supervise a team of staff and volunteers, provide expert knowledge and quality assurance and represent the organisation in campaigning for changes to policies and legislation on the issues that impact the lives of people in Edinburgh and across the UK.
For more information, please see the detailed Job Pack, including Role Description and Person Specification and visit our website at citizensadviceedinburgh.org.uk
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