Regional Support Officer - Armed Services Advice Project (Part-time, Fixed term) - Citizens Advice Bureau West Lothian

Poppyscotland heads a funding partnership of several other charities which has funded the CAB service to deliver an advice and support service to the Armed Forces community in Scotland. This includes people who are currently serving, those who have served in the past, and their dependants.

The ASAP Regional Support Officer will work with the Citizens Advice Bureaux across a large geographical area. The officer will provide advice to members of the Armed Forces community, support bureaux in the provision of advice to this group, will co-ordinate regional activities and provide training as appropriate.  This advice will include phone, e-mail, virtual and face to face advice (for vulnerable clients)

We are looking for someone who has a minimum of one years’ experience in providing advice, particularly in relation to money, debt, benefits and income maximisation.  Experience of working with veterans or being a veteran is required but not essential.