Organisation: Citizens Advice Allerdale

Salary Details: £22,571 – £24,920 (£20,444 – £22,129 Trainee) pro rata

Closing date for applications: 30 Aug 2022

Citizens Advice Allerdale has two exciting new vacancies to provide high quality information, advice and guidance to foodbank users. These posts are being delivered in partnership with North Lakes Foodbank, supported by the Trussell Trust, to provide advice and support to individuals at risk of financial destitution and hardship.

The adviser will help people to maximise their incomes, manage their money and reduce their need for foodbank support. You will be able to offer advice and assistance to clients on a range of enquiry areas including: Benefits, Debt, Housing and Employment, referring to specialist support as required.

Working closely with North Lakes Foodbank at outreach locations across the Allerdale and Copeland districts you will also provide support and training to foodbank volunteers to assist with referrals into the project.

We want people who are passionate about giving an effective service to those most in need. You will need to demonstrate that you can engage skilfully with clients who are vulnerable and distressed and have proven skills in working in a busy environment.

We will consider a trainee post for the right candidate if you have previous experience of giving generalist advice in a paid or voluntary capacity.

For a job description and application form, please click here.

• Hours per week: 18.5 hours – 2 posts available
• Type of contract: Fixed term
• End date of contract : 30 September 2024 with a possibility of extension subject to performance and funding.
• Closing date for applications: 5pm 30 August 2022