Stirling Council Advice Services is an accredited provider of welfare benefits, money and debt advice under the Scottish National Standards for Advice and Information Providers. The service is also one of the key providers of digital inclusion advice and support in the Stirling area.
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Income Maximisation and Budgeting Adviser to work alongside our existing team of advisers. The Adviser will be based in 4 GP Practices across the Stirling area and will provide advice and support to Stirling residents by: completing benefit checks for clients; supporting clients to fully maximise their income, through applying for welfare benefits and charitable grants; and providing advice on managing household budgets.
This post is currently funded up until 31st March 2029 and will report to the Senior Money, Debt & Benefit Adviser.
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Job Description
The Benefits
* 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) pro‑rated for part‑time roles.
* Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2‑3 days per week.
* Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached.
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/.
* Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service.
* Carers Leave.
* Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave.
* Access to Health & Wellbeing support.
* Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Lift share Scheme.
* Car Lease Scheme.
* Technology Benefit Scheme.
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