Investing in Communities Lead - Dalkeith & District Citizens Advice Bureau
Citizens Advice Scotland
Dalkeith, Midlothian
£34,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time
18 days ago
About the job:Investing in Communities is a Scottish Government funded joint initiative of Midlothian Voluntary Action, Volunteer Midlothian and Dalkeith Citizens Advice Bureau that aims to improve the health, wellbeing and resilience of people in the Central Dalkeith and Woodburn areas through information, advice, learning and practical action.The postholder is responsible for collaborating with partner organisations to develop, deliver and evaluate actions to achieve project aims. In particular, this includes advice and information provision for those in, or at risk of, financial hardship and building skills and knowledge of local people so they can make informed life and financial decisions.Up to date understanding of Scottish and UK benefits system and experience of providing advice and information (paid or unpaid) to people experiencing disadvantage are essential. Postholder must hold City and Guilds Level 3 Energy Awareness Award, or be willing to work towards this as part of the role.
