Customer Adviser

Age Uk; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking Customer Advisers to join their National Advice Line. The role involves providing essential information and support to older individuals in need. Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills and resilience. The position offers hybrid working with a requirement to commute to offices in Blackpool and Ashburton. Candidates will need experience in customer service and a commitment to help others.

Qualifications

• Experience of working to set time scales.
• Ability to deal with difficult callers calmly.
• Commitment to customer care and equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and support to older people.
• Handle calls, emails, and webchats.
• Work flexible hours including weekends.

Skills

Computer-based systems experience

Ability to communicate professionally

Data entry skills

Resilience in difficult situations

Numeracy and literacy skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Age UK is hiring 6 Customer Advisers to join our National Advice Line!

We are still in a cost-of-living crisis and the proposed changes to the winter fuel payment criteria mean that many older people in the UK are in desperate need of advice and support. As a Customer Adviser, you will be playing an important role in this vital service; providing information and advice for older people in need, and signposting them, their families, carers and other professionals to relevant bodies that can help with their specific requirements.

Our team of Customer Advisers are dedicated to providing a high-quality service to those in later life and are passionate about ensuring all callers receive the guidance and support they need. The team handles thousands of calls, emails and webchats each year. Some of these enquiries can be emotionally tough, but there is no better feeling than knowing that you have helped someone.

If you are passionate about helping others while providing an excellent customer service, this may be the role for you.

This role offers hybrid working between home and our offices in Blackpool and Ashburton (a robust home broadband connection is essential). The team work from the office at least one day a week, although this can be more if you prefer. You will need to live within an easily commutable distance of the office either by car or public transport, we suggest up to an hour's commute. During the probation and training period you may be required to come into the office 2-3 days a week. We are currently trialling fortnightly office attendance, but this could be subject to change in future.

The Advice Line is open from 8am to 7pm, 365 days of the year and you will be required to work a variety of shifts including some weekends and bank holidays. Full time contracts are for 35 hours per week.

Must Haves:

• Experience of computer-based systems, applications, and keyboard skills.
• Experience of working to set time scales.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people in a professional manner.
• Ability to deal with difficult and distressed callers calmly and politely.
• Ability to handle confidential, sensitive information and personal details professionally and in line with current legislation.
• Commitment to customer care and equal opportunities.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Excellent communication skills including a confident telephone manner.
• Personal resilience in dealing with difficult and distressed callers whilst managing own wellbeing.
• Flexible approach to hours of work.

Great to Haves:

• Experience of working in a contact centre or call centre environment.
• Experience of providing information and signposting on a broad range of subjects.
• Knowledge of issues which affect older people.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer.

Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs.