Salary: £ 22,010.56 per annum (pro rata) (£17,846.40 actual)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term until March 2025 with possibility of an extension.
Location
Based in Staffordshire South West working across various locations as required located within Stafford Borough, Cannock Chase and South Staffordshire Districts. A blend of office and home working.
The Role
We are looking for an Energy Advice Caseworker to join our Energy Advice Team and provide assisted action and support to help clients reduce their energy bills, maximise income while supporting with wider advice issues.
You will have:
The ability to commit to and work within the aims, principles and policies of the Citizens Advice service.
Good understanding of issues relating to the current energy crisis.
A working knowledge of energy tariffs, warm home discount and Priority Service Register.
A broad understanding of the advice area.
The ability to work to targets.
Support the team with outreach and community based activities.
Some experience of delivering information to external groups.
Be computer literate.
Essential to have a vehicle as outreach travel will be required.
Essential training will be provided for the successful candidate.
What’s in it for you?
Working for a well respected charity that makes a real difference to people’s lives. The role provides a unique insight into the issues facing our local communities and being a part of improving local people’s lives is very rewarding.
We truly value our colleagues - and we show that in what we offer. These range from hybrid working arrangements and generous leave entitlement including bank holidays, and the opportunity to enrol in a workplace pension scheme with NEST. We also offer great learning and development opportunities.
What are we looking for?
We want to work with people who are passionate about giving an effective service to those most in need.
You will be a highly motivated strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills. People are our biggest asset, so we build our jobs around you.
How to apply
For further details and to download a job pack, please see
Send your CV to recruitment@citizensadvicessw.org.uk
Closing Date: 12 noon 3 January 2025
Interviews will be held by video link: week commencing 13th January 2025
If you like working in a dynamic, diverse and friendly environment to support the local community, we would love to hear from you.