Money Advice & Welfare Rights Officer

Job Description

The successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for delivering information & advice services across Aberdeenshire.

We are recruiting 4 posts. One post will be linked to Fraserburgh Academy to support parents and young people that live within that cluster, the others will be based in Peterhead, Stonehaven & Banchory to ensure people can be supported to access the range of advice and support that’s available to them.

The qualities and experience we are look for is someone who is a good communicator, organised and can work as part of a team. They must have experience of working with those communities least heard , delivered person centred advice services to a range of client groups including those most vulnerable within our rural communities. We are looking for someone that is flexible and can meet clients within their own communities at a time that suits them.

This post will allow working from home.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This post requires a Disclosure Scotland Check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of this check being deemed satisfactory.

This post is subject to the Baseline Personnel Security Standards (BPSS) checks. This check includes Right to Work in the UK, Verification of Identity, a Basic Disclosure Scotland Check, and verification of 3 years Employment History. Please ensure when completing your application, you provide details of suitable professional references, to allow this check to be undertaken.

Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.

Expected Interview Date: 20 December 2024

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 31 March 2026

Informal enquiries to Denise Forsyth - 01467 539405

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