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We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated person to join our team. The ideal candidate will be able to check benefit entitlement, assist with benefit applications (including on-line applications) and offer advice and assistance on benefit issues, up to and including mandatory reconsideration requests. They will also have a good basic understanding of the ‘money advice process’ and be able to advise clients on budgeting, priority debts and expenditure and provide information on the debt enforcement process. Complex / multiple debt cases will be referred on to our Approved Money Adviser.
The ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team is essential, as are excellent organisational and IT skills. Access to a car and a clean driving licence are an advantage, as this role will involve Outreach work.
This post is funded via Scottish Legal Aid Board funding.
Applications must be received by 12 noon on Friday 1 May 2015.
Application packs (and/or more information) can be obtained by phone, e-mail or post by contacting:
Susan Bowes, Bureau Manager, Dalkeith & District CAB, 8 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 1HA
Tel: 0131-654-4361 / E-mail: susan.bowes@dalkeithcab.casonline.org.uk
Dalkeith & District Citizens Advice Bureau is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Scottish Charity No. – SC0 00593
