Adviser ( Welfare Rights, Housing & Debt)

Do you want to help alleviate poverty and improve the lives of individuals, families and children? Within the UK there is over 19bn a year in unclaimed welfare benefits, and in Edinburgh an estimated 80,000 people and 1 in 5 children are living in relative poverty. Are you: Passionate and committed to making a meaningful difference for individuals, families and children. Able to quickly learn complex rules and legislation on Welfare Benefits, Debt and Housing. Able to grow trusting relationships in a formal setting. Understanding of people s journeys and the challenges they have had in their lives, and how poverty can have an impact on them. As an Adviser in CHAI You will : Provide high quality accurate advice, information and representation in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers. Provide advice within a range of setting from GP surgeries, Schools, Mental Health and Recovery Hubs and local community venues. Conduct interviews with clients either in person, on the telephone or virtually. Facilitate better outcomes for people which will help improve their financial situation and their mental and physical health. We offer the following: Extensive training programme Flexible working Access to Simply Health benefit plan 32 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) Enrolment to NOW Pension Scheme Supportive work environment Opportunities to improve services and make a difference, None specified

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Community Help & Advice Initiative (CHAI) delivers a range of social welfare and housing support services to residents of West and South Edinburgh.

Do you want to help alleviate poverty and improve the lives of individuals, families and children? Within the UK there is over 19bn a year in unclaimed welfare benefits, and in Edinburgh an estimated 80,000 people and 1 in 5 children are living in relative poverty. Are you: Passionate and committed to making a meaningful difference for individuals, families and children. Able to quickly learn complex rules and legislation on Welfare Benefits, Debt and Housing. Able to grow trusting relationships in a formal setting. Understanding of people s journeys and the challenges they have had in their lives, and how poverty can have an impact on them. As an Adviser in CHAI You will : Provide high quality accurate advice, information and representation in line with the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers. Provide advice within a range of setting from GP surgeries, Schools, Mental Health and Recovery Hubs and local community venues. Conduct interviews with clients
either in person, on the telephone or virtually. Facilitate better outcomes for people which will help improve their financial situation and their mental and physical health. We offer the following: Extensive training programme Flexible working Access to Simply Health benefit plan 32 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) Enrolment to NOW Pension Scheme Supportive work environment Opportunities to improve services and make a difference, None specified
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Community Help & Advice Initiative (CHAI) delivers a range of social welfare and housing support services to residents of West and South Edinburgh.