Job Description
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Can you please provide a full CV with details of work history; along with a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience align with the job description; including specific examples demonstrating your experience in advising vulnerable clients on welfare rights issues.
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 1 full-time (35 hours) and 1 part-time (17.5 hours) Income Maximisation and Budgeting Adviser to work alongside our existing GP Outreach Adviser and the wider Advice Team. The Advisers will be based in 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.
These posts are currently funded for 1 year and will report to the Senior Money, Debt & Benefit Adviser.
The Benefits
* 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
* Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern. If you need flexibility to complete your role, just let us know, and we will do our utmost to help you invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
* 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
Job Description
Salary Additional Information
Stirling Information February 2025
Requirements
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.
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