Foodbank Project Adviser

Thanks to new funding from Finchley Foodbank, we have an exciting opportunity for a person with recent advice experience and great interpersonal skills to provide on-site advice at Finchley Foodbank. This would be the perfect role for an adviser looking for their next step and the opportunity to work more independently and build relationships with a new partner. Specifically, we have a part-time opportunity for a 0.6 FTE Foodbank Project Adviser at Finchley Foodbank. About us Citizens Advice Barnet is a local charity giving free and confidential advice to everyone who lives, works, or studies in Barnet. We are an independently registered charity, a member of the Citizens Advice network, and a London Legal Support Trust Centre of Excellence. We offer generalist advice on debt, work, benefits, immigration, housing and more and specialist casework on benefits, debt and immigration. Last year we helped over 10,700 people with over 45,000 problems and achieved financial outcomes for clients totalling over £6.9 million. Job Description Provide a full range of initial assessment and advice to Foodbank visitors Record accurate data and detailed case records on our case management system, including issues helped with, client profile information and outcomes Build relationships with Foodbank volunteers and management and work closely with them to best support their visitors Keep up to date with legislation, case law, policies and procedures relating to debt and social welfare ..... full job details .....