Energy & Benefits Adviser vacancy

Job title: Energy & Benefits Adviser

Closing date:  Monday, 20th May 2024, 5 pm

Hours per week: 28

Type of contract:  Fixed term to 31 March 2026. Continuation is subject to continued funding.

Salary:  £29,000 pa pro rata (£23,200) plus employer’s pension contribution. 

About the job:

The postholder will provide specialist information, advice and support to people in Midlothian in or at risk of financial hardship, with a focus on addressing issues with benefits and maximising home energy efficiency and cost-saving. They will provide the service flexibly, by phone, email at the CAB and local community venues as required.

Experience of advice-giving and managing a complex caseload and an up to date understanding of the Scottish and UK benefits system are essential. Awareness of services to support people facing financial hardship and experience of using a case management system are and advantage.

How to apply:

Further information and an application can be downloaded from the links below (in PDF) or via the CAS website here (in Word format.)

Please return your completed application form (preferably via e-mail) by 5pm on the closing date of Monday, 30th May 2024 to: julie.podet@dalkeithcab.org.uk

If returning by post, please mark envelope ‘Private & Confidential - Job Application’ and send to: Julie Podet, Bureau Manager, Dalkeith & District CAB, 2-8 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith EH22 1HA

If you have any queries regarding the post or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Julie Podet for further information using the above email address.

You can download materials in the Application Pack as PDF documents below.