Northern Ireland Jobs

Job location: Newtownards/Peninsula

Salary: See other information.

Hours: 21

Worktime: T0 be confirmed.

Closing date: 04/03/2022

Employer: Community Advice Ards & North Down

Business: Independent Advice Service

Address: 39a Hamilton Road

Bangor

Postcode: BT20 4LF

Telephone: 028 91310470

Email: derek.mcgregor@caand.co.uk

Website: www.caand.co.uk

Job Duties: CAAND seek to recruit a Community Support/Outreach Adviser to provide advice, information and support to those people who are facing ongoing challenges due to COVID19.The Adviser will be present at the foodbanks and community centres across Ards & Peninsula area. The adviser will provide advice, information and support to those people presenting for food and other essentials.They will build relationships and provide a signposting and referral service to young people aged 16-24 years that are registered at the South Eastern Regional College and other service providers. They will visit employers and industries facing closer to ensure that employees are advised on the rights and entitlements. The advisers will provide clients with benefit checks, debt, employment, and housing advice.The post holder will need be able to drive or demonstrate how they will fulfill the mobility requirement for the post.

Qualifications / Experience: Essential:Experience interviewing people;Excellent communication skills;Effective written skills;Excellent IT skills, ability to use MS office suite;Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information;Have an understanding of social issues affecting society;Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative;Committed to continuous professional development;Willingness to undertake Adviser Training. Desirable:Third Level qualification (preferably Law or Social Sciences); Completion of the Citizens Advice, Advice NI or Law Centre Training Programmes;Recent advice experience.

Application Method: Please complete an employer application form available via www.jobcentreonline.com to apply. Application forms to be returned to the employer (see employer details).

Employer ref: CAAND0222

Other Information: Wage: £19,312 to £22,183 per annum pro rata.CAAND will not accept CVs.