Here are the latest job vacancies with Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck. A full job description for any vacancy can be downloaded. For an application pack please contact sue.richards@edpcitizensadvice.org.uk
Housing Specialist Caseworker
Location: East Dorset & Purbeck
We have two vacancies in our successful homelessness prevention and support project Moving On. This project has been running for 5 years and is currently funded by two funders, Nationwide and Henry Smith. The current funding runs until 31st March 2022 and 31st December 2023 consecutively, with continuation funding anticipated.
We are looking for highly motivated people with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
For the Housing role you should have experience of giving Housing Advice and working with clients and third parties to solve their housing issues at a casework level. This may include preparation for court. You will also be required to coordinate the team through regular case conferences.
Role Details
Salary: £25,481 – £25,991 pro rata (dependent on experience)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Type of contract: Fixed term: 21 hours currently and until 31 March 2022, then 14 hours until 31 December 2023 (contracts expected to be extended so hours may remain).
Closing date: DEADLINE extended to 5pm Monday 30th August 2021
Interview date: Thursday 2 September 2021
Financial Capability Adviser
Location: East Dorset & Purbeck
We have two vacancies in our successful homelessness prevention and support project Moving On. This project has been running for 5 years and is currently funded by two funders, Nationwide and Henry Smith. The current funding runs until 31st March 2022 and 31st December 2023 consecutively, with continuation funding anticipated.
We are looking for highly motivated people with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
For the Financial Capability role, you should have a sound knowledge and experience of welfare benefits advice as well as financial capability experience. You will work closely with the Housing Caseworker and the Project Admin.
Role Details
Salary: £24,982 – £25,581 pa pro rata (dependent on experience)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Type of contract: Fixed term: 21 hours currently and until 31 March 2022, then 14 hours until 31 December 2023 (contracts expected to be extended so hours may remain).
Closing date: DEADLINE extended to 5pm Monday 30th August 2021
Interview date: Thursday 2 September 2021
Fighting Fuel Poverty: Energy Adviser
Location: East Dorset & Purbeck
We have a vacancy for an Energy Adviser to join our dynamic organisation. The Fighting Fuel Poverty Project runs across Dorset (both Council areas) with Advisers based at home, and is funded by The Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Fund. The Fund redistributes voluntary payments made by UK energy companies and is administered by The Energy Saving Trust.
The Adviser will be responsible for the delivery of energy advice to households who are claiming means tested benefits, in order to reduce fuel poverty. The project aims to build financial resilience among vulnerable consumers and increase the likelihood of households being able to meet their heating requirements to stay warm and safe and avoid cold-related health problems. Advice may include reducing energy expenditure, income maximisation, avoiding debt and disconnection, and helping to resolve complaints.
This service will be delivered through various channels including telephone and online support, with face to face and home visits once Covid 19 guidance allows. The post is part-time, based at home, but being located across both Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council areas when offices re-open.
For the Energy Adviser role you will need to demonstrate proven competence in delivering advice to consumers. You may also be required to hold or train to achieve an NVQ Level 2 in Energy Awareness.
Role Details
Salary: Based on scale 17 £24,491 pro rata per annum
Hours: 15 hours per week
Type of contract: Fixed term: 30 June 2022 – with continuation anticipated.
Closing date: 10am Monday 4 October 2021
Interview date: Thursday 7 October / Friday 8 October 2021 by zoom
Job pack available from: [email protected]
Administrator/Advice Support Worker
Location: East Dorset & Purbeck
We have a vacancy for an Administrator/Advice Support Worker and are looking to appoint a
candidate with excellent communication skills and the ability to deal confidently and sensitively with
a wide range of people including clients, colleagues and third parties. If you are digitally engaged
with a great eye for detail this is an excellent opportunity for you to join our service and provide
comprehensive client and administrative support to our Advice Teams. We are looking for
candidates who:
● Have demonstrable customer service skills
● Can interpret information and make decisions
● Have excellent attention to detail and is highly organised in all administrative tasks
● Are able to work on their own initiative and can prioritise their own workload
Role Details
Salary: £23,541 – £24,012 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Type of contract: Fixed term: 31 March 2022 – with continuation anticipated.
Closing date: 10am Thursday 26 August 2021
Interview date: Thursday 2 September 2021
Finance Officer
Location: Based at home or as Covid-19 guidance permits, the Wareham office.
Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Finance Officer to support the Chief Officer and the Trustee Board in the management and development of financial records and reporting as well as providing financial support for grant application and third party contracts.
You will be a good team player with an ability to supervise the part-time Finance Administrator, both remotely and from our Wareham office, to ensure continuity of financial support.
You will have considerable experience of similar roles, preferably within the charitable sector.
You can find out more information about the role in the job description. If you would like to apply please email us for an application pack to [email protected]
Citizens Advice East Dorset and Purbeck is committed to the principles of equality and diversity.
Role Details
Salary: NJC scale 24, approx. £13,910 actual salary
Hours: 18 hours per week
Type of contract: Part time, permanent
Closing date: 5pm Thursday 24 June 2021
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 28 June 2021
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