Outreach Advisor COMPLETE APPLICATION - no CVs NOTE: This is a 3-month fixed term contract Citizens Advice in West Sussex (North, South, East) are expanding and hiring an Outreach Advisors to join our team in West Sussex, giving advice on benefits and other money related problems. Working in partnership with the local authority and charities, our advisors will work for funded projects, with a mixture of co-location and outreach work so you can work closely and make a difference. Advising residents on debt options, benefits, negotiating with creditors and supporting with budgets and working with funders to identify clients and interventions which will benefit from the service. May need to do home visiting. You will need excellent communication skills, enjoy working with people but able to manage a case mix. You will support the development of local volunteers and feed into social policy; building evidence of the impact of your work. Whilst the ideal candidate will have experience of benefits or debt, training can be provided for the right candidate who can show the skills and attributes or the role. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and support our people with their development with ongoing training opportunities. Basic DBS required. Our Culture Our charity is committed to fostering a work environment that embraces diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and help us drive our vision forward. If you’re ready to make a real difference in your community, apply now to become part of our dedicated team at Citizens Advice in West Sussex. LOCATION : As well as Crawley, we also have offices in Horsham and Haywards Heath too. HOW TO APPLY Please connect to our website for the full job description and person specification. Having read these, please COMPLETE THE APPLICATION form. No CVs will be accepted Closing date is Monday 13th January 2025 at 9am. We have the right to close the post early. Interviews soon after. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 3 months Pay: Up to £24,960.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Employee discount Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person