Welfare & Housing Adviser (Foodbank Partners)

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Advice Bath and NE Somerset is an independent local charity providing information and advice to residents of the Bath and NE Somerset area. You will provide generalist level advice and ongoing casework focused on welfare benefits, housing and energy, as well as offering non-monetary debt advice about priority debts and budgeting.

Working with Feeding Britain and The Genesis Trust food pantries, you will collaborate with BANES partners to ensure clients receive a holistic service that

Qualifications

• Provide welfare benefits, housing and energy advice.
• Offer non-monetary debt guidance on priority debts and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist level advice and ongoing casework on welfare benefits, housing and energy.
• Advocate for clients and help them access rights and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver holistic support and remove barriers.

Skills

Welfare benefits advice

Housing advice

Energy advice

Debt advice

Budgeting

Job description

Citizens Advice Bath and NE Somerset is an independent local charity providing information and advice to residents of the Bath and NE Somerset area. You will provide generalist level advice and ongoing casework focused on welfare benefits, housing and energy, as well as offering non-monetary debt advice about priority debts and budgeting.

Working with Feeding Britain and The Genesis Trust food pantries, you will collaborate with BANES partners to ensure clients receive a holistic service that