Parents Advice Project Worker

Main Purpose: To provide immediate holistic person centered advice, information and representation to vulnerable individuals/families with young children (pre-birth to 3) & support to colleagues working with vulnerable families and where necessary, refer and support clients to access appropriate advice agencies The advice and representation offered will focus on the consequences of the Welfare reform Act and the economic downturn seeking to resolve the practical barriers and stressors that inhibit attachment, primarily (but not exclusively) Money, Benefits, Debt, and Housing This new innovative service has three specific outcomes/ objectives: To build the resilience of families To support and empower parents to deal with problems before they escalate into a crisis To empower parents to address underlying problems that can cause (or may already be causing) mental health issues. To represent clients at Social Security Appeal Tribunals and Disability Appeal tribunals focusing on those which are a consequence of Welfare reform and the economic downturn. Delivering a series of training sessions/information sessions to front line family workers & parents primarily, (but not exclusively) on Money, Benefits, Debt, Financial capacity, Employment rights and Housing Project Delivery The Rural Parents Advice Project worker covers Stirling District and access to advice on the frontline is essential and the worker would construct their availability and geographic location to maximise opportunity for vulnerable families to engage with the minimum of obstacles. Appointment to this post is conditional on two satisfactory references and a current PVG certificate. Organisational Responsibility: Directly line managed by the Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau CEO, None specified

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Stirling District Citizens Advice Bureau is a local, independent charity which provides free, impartial and confidential advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or problems.

5% employer s contributory pension. 29 days Annual Leave, plus 10 days public holidays pro rata.