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Hull Foodbank Generalist Adviser

Position: Hull Foodbank Generalist Adviser

Location: Based in Hull with travel to Hull based foodbank collection points

Closing date: 09 August 2024

Role details

Job title
Hull Foodbank Generalist Adviser

Location
Based in Hull with travel to Hull based foodbank collection points

Workplace
Hybrid

Salary per annum (FTE)
£29,560 pa pro rata

Actual salary
£14,781

Hours per week for this role
18.5

Working pattern
Part-time

Type of contract
Fixed term

End date of contract
31/12/2024

Closing date for application
09/08/2024

Closing time for applications
17:00

Link to application details

https://www.hullandeastridingcab.org.uk/hull-foodbank-adviser/

Secondment cover required, for our established and successful foodbank advice project. We provide advice at venues across Hull, working as part of a team to support the Trussell Trust’s aim to end food poverty in the UK. We are looking for an enthusiastic adviser to provide high quality 1-1 generalist advice, support and casework on a range of issues relating to income maximisation. The project will be delivered primarily at a generalist level, with casework and follow-up where required by the client.

  • The post holder should have knowledge of the current law and policy in relation to welfare rights and money advice and at least 1-year experience of providing legal advice on a wide range of issues to members of the public.
  • The post holder will operate triage sessions at foodbanks, with follow up working being carried out at CAHER offices, over the phone or digitally.
  • They will also support the generalist advice drop-in sessions in Hull.
  • Referrals will be made from Hull Foodbank, with a call-back system in place.
  • You will have the ability to work both independently with minimum supervision, and as part of a team and to be confident using a wide range of IT systems.
  • We are interested in driven, passionate individuals who have a desire to help clients and are able to deliver advice in a community environment.
  • Ideally, but not essential, you will hold the Generalist Certificate in Advice Work (or equivalent).

For more details and an application pack visit https://www.hullandeastridingcab.org.uk/hull-foodbank-adviser/

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