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Holistic Outreach Worker (part-time; fixed-term) - Penicuik Citizens Advice Bureau

Job Details

Job title
Holistic Outreach Worker
Closing date
Friday 20 May 2022
Location
Penicuik
Hours per week
21 hours. Some flexibility on days worked. Job share considered.
Type of contract
Fixed term 4 months (with possibility of an extension and increased hours)
Salary
£16591 (£27,651 pro rata) plus employer contribution to pension scheme

More about the job

About the job

Dynamic, motivated person required to deliver the AIM HI Income Maximization Project across Midlothian.

The post holder will be required to provide holistic money and benefits advice throughout Midlothian. Referrals will be received from Sure Start family centres, family support workers, midwives and health visitors. 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, housing advice and some assistance with debt issues (including housing debt). 

Good interpersonal skills are essential as the post holder will engaging with some hard to reach groups

How to apply

Further information and an application form are available using the links at the bottom of this page.

Completed applications should be marked confidential and submitted to:

The Manager
Penicuik Citizens Advice Bureau
14a John Street
Penicuik
EH26 8AB

E mail: bureau@penicuikcab.org.uk 

Applications must be received by 12 noon on Friday 20 May 2022.

Please note that the post is subject to the disclosure of criminal history information.

Job share considered – if you are interested in reduced hours please apply as normal. 

About the employer

The CAB is committed to equal opportunities both in service provision and employment.

Charity number: SC01442. Charity name:  Penicuik Citizens Advice Bureau.

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