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WESTERN ISLES CITIZENS ADVICE SERVICE
PROJECT OFFICER
Salary: £21,221 per annum plus Islands Allowance plus 6% Pension
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Lewis Citizens Advice Bureau, Stornoway
Contract: Fixed Term till 19th July 2019 with the hope that this time will be extended
Post Funded By: Aspiring Communities Fund (ACF) with support from the European Social Fund
Background
The Gluasad Còmhla, (Moving Together) project provides a ‘whole household’ approach
to helping those people struggling most to keep their homes warm in remote, rural
communities within the Langabhat Medical Practice area of the Isle of Lewis. The
aim is to help make people affordably warm and increase their well-
Each partner acts as a catalyst for the others to reach those most in need. All partners have agreed to new cross working and training; establishing data sharing protocols; efficient referrals; ‘named officer’ points of contact for public and partners; supporting installation of energy efficiency measures in homes of very vulnerable clients; and liaison with third party organisations including government at all levels.
Western Isles Citizens Advice Service is looking for a highly motivated person who has knowledge of the social security benefit system and experience of providing social security related advice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. You must have the ability to research complex material, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Organisational skills are very important in this post.
This post may require a considerable amount of travel, so the applicant must be able to travel within the Isle of Lewis as required.
Closing date for applications: Midnight: 21st April 2019
Interviews will take place: 24th April 2019 with a hope to start immediately.
For a job description and application form please contact:
Steven Hankinson
Strategic Manager,
Western Isles Citizens Advice Service,
41 – 43 Westview Terrace,
Stornoway,
HS1 2HP
Telephone: 01851 705727
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Equal Opportunities policies will apply throughout this process. The post will focus 100% of its time on delivering ACF activities.
Western Isles Citizens Advice Service CAB Charity No: SC015018
CAB Charity name: Western Isles Citizens Advice Service
