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The Rural Fuel Poverty Outreach Project Worker, funded by Scottish Southern Energy, will work with Stirling CAB on a part time basis to identify and support families and elderly people suffering fuel poverty within rural Stirling District.
1. To help educate and inform, enable and empower clients to take appropriate action to manage their fuel usage and build their capacity around such via energy efficiency advice and instruction; and increase access to Energy related grants / products that reduce energy usage – low energy light bulbs, draught proofing, insulation, energy efficient white goods.
2. To provide advice which fulfils the objectives of the project – maximise income (via benefit health checks / QBC and claims, up to but excluding type 3 - representation); and reduce fuel debts via access to grants (e.g. energy saving trust and budgeting / basic debt advice; assistance to obtain cheaper providers via an Energy Best Deal approach to switching.
For an application pack or further information please contact Craig Anderson, Bureau Manager on 01786 464773 (ex directory) or email craiganderson@stirlingcab.casonline.org.uk
Stirling CAB delivers free, confidential, impartial and independent information, advice, and support and representation services to the citizens of the area regardless of their age, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, disability, gender or any other social factor. Information, advice and support are provided on a very wide range of issues, with the greatest demand relating to welfare benefits, employment, consumer debt, housing and legal issues.
The Bureau strives to deliver services that are efficient and effective, provide value for money, are fit for purpose and meet client needs as fully as possible. The mixture of city, towns and rural villages present particular challenges in terms of service configuration and delivery which are being met using a variety of different approaches to suit local need.
