Job Description
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Please provide a full CV with details of your work history, along with a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience align with the job description, including specific examples of 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 a key provider 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 Stirling and will provide advice and support to residents by: completing benefit checks; supporting clients to maximize their income through welfare benefits and charitable grants; and advising on household budget management. These posts are funded for 1 year and will report to the Senior Money, Debt & Benefit Adviser.
Benefits
* 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years of continuous service)
* Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office/home working. We encourage flexible working to help balance your career and personal life.
* Biennial incremental progression until the top of your payscale is reached
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For details, visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
* Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay, depending on length of service
* Carers Leave
* Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
* Access to Health & Wellbeing support
* Opportunities for Learning & Development
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Lift share Scheme
* Car Lease Scheme
* Technology Benefit Scheme
Requirements
The successful candidate must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Adults. If your application progresses after the interview, you will need to complete the verification process.
We welcome applications from candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.
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