Age Scotland is the national charity for older people.
Our vision is that no one in Scotland faces the challenges of older age alone.
We provide older people, their families and carers with high-quality information and advice services and we tackle
loneliness through our dedicated friendship programmes.
We campaign and influence on the issues older people tell us they care about. We support and fund hundreds of older
people’s groups and community initiatives across the country and deliver workshops to improve people’s quality
of life.
We involve and empower people affected by dementia and host national forums for older people from ethnic minorities
and the LGBTQ+ community to help address the inequalities they face.,
At Age Scotland, we believe that older people should be able to access trusted information, advice and support when
they need it most. We're looking for two enthusiastic and compassionate Advice and Income Maximisation
Advisers to join our dedicated team and help make a real difference to the lives of older people across
Scotland.
As part of our Helpline team, you will provide high-quality information, advice and income maximisation support to
older people, their families and carers. You'll help people understand their rights, access financial
support and navigate a range of later-life issues with confidence.
Working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, you'll contribute to the successful delivery of our advice
services and, from time to time, support the delivery of training sessions either virtually or in person.
Experience of providing welfare rights, money advice, benefits advice or income maximisation support would be
advantageous, but we also welcome applications from candidates with relevant transferable advice and support
experience.
The post will be Scotland-based, with a blend of office (Edinburgh-based) and home working. Age Scotland is a
flexible employer, and flexible work patterns are available.
In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits
package:
• Generous holiday allowance of 39 days (FTE)
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare benefit through BHSF
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts from major retailers
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
• A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
• Group life cover up to three times your annual salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Paid carers leave and dependents’ support
• Enhanced family life policies.