Foodbank Adviser

Position: Foodbank Adviser

Location: Folkestone

Closing date: 25 August 2022

Job title: Foodbank Adviser
Location: Folkestone
Salary: £23,000 to £24,000
Salary pro rata: Yes
London allowance: No

Hours per week: 22.5
Type of contract: Fixed term
End date of contract : Aug 31, 2025

Closing date for applications: Aug 25, 2022
Interview date: Sep 01, 2022

Please email for more information:   housing@citizensadviceshepway.org.uk

We are looking for a Foodbank Adviser to deliver the high quality advice to Foodbank users to maximise their incomes, manage their money and reduce their need for foodbank support. You will be able to offer advice and assistance to clients on a range of enquiry areas including: Benefits, Debt, Housing and Employment.

The role will work closely with Shepway foodbank at outreach locations across the Folkestone & Hythe district and provide regular support to foodbank volunteers to assist with referrals into the project.

You will be a team player, with a passion for making a difference to the lives of local people, and the ability to contribute to and support the delivery of high quality advice to those who need it.

Citizens Advice Shepway helps people resolve their legal, money, housing and other problems by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial information and advice. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

For an application pack email:   Housing@citizensadviceshepway.org.uk 

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