HMP Addiewell Project Adviser
- Full time
- £28,665
- On site: West Lothian - HMP Addiewell & Bureau Office
- Closing 21st November 2025
- Advertised from 11th November 2025
- 35 hours per week. Fixed term until March 2026 (thereafter subject to continued funding).
Role
The Citizens Advice Bureau in West Lothian have an exciting opportunity for a HMP Addiewell Project Adviser to join our highly successful team. The post holder will provide residents within HMP Addiewell with advice and information where required and attend induction days provided by HMP Addiewell to new residents.
The successful applicant will work with residents at HMP Addiewell along with external agencies who operate services within the prison to ensure that the provision of a high-quality holistic service is delivered to clients.
Application notes
Closing date: 12pm Friday 21st November
Interview date: w/c 24th November
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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.
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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.
Money Advice Worker
- Part time
- £28,392 – £30,940 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Berwickshire
- Closing 16th December 2025
About Us:
Roxburgh and Berwickshire CAB is an independent charity providing advice, information and support to people across our community. We are a friendly team of staff and volunteers working over 4 locations (Eyemouth, Duns, Kelso, and Hawick) delivering a busy advice service. We strive to deliver a good quality service that meets the needs of our clients in a non-judgemental and confidential manner. We aim for individuals not to suffer through not knowing or understanding their rights and responsibilities or not being aware of the services available to them. We provide advice and options to our clients so that they can make informed decision and feel empowered to improve their personal circumstance.
Job description:
The Money Advice Worker is responsible for quality of advice and delivery of the money advice service provided by Roxburgh & Berwickshire CAB.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing money advice casework service to clients, undertaking detailed casework on their behalf
- Providing support for money advice within the CAB Generalist service, including to both staff and volunteers.
Project Worker – West Lothian
- Part time
- £25,295 – £28,487 pro-rata
- On site: Livingston with travel throughout West Lothian.
- Closing 23rd December 2025
Mission Statement
Our long-term vision is to end youth homelessness, our more immediate mission is to ensure that every young person in Scotland has access to expert youth specific services to assist them to avoid, resolve and move on from homelessness.
Context
Working as part of our West Lothian Team, the Project Worker will work directly with young people age 16-25 yrs to coordinate and provide emotional and practical support to avoid, resolve and move on from homelessness.
Working directly with young people in their home or within a community setting the Project Worker will support young people to improve their independent living skills, access other services, manage finances and secure/maintain a permanent home.
The Project Workers are responsible for completing support plans and risk assessments and are the main contact for any key people involved in the care and support of young people.
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