Current jobs related to Forest of Dean Foodbank Adviser - Forest of Dean - North and West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice

  • Care Assistant, Forest of Dean

    2 weeks ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom Home Instead Full time

    Company Description Home Instead Gloucester and the Forest of Dean_ _has recently been ranked within the Top 20 Home Care Providers in South West England, a prestigious award from homecare.co.uk!_ _We_ _cover all areas of the Forest of Dean, from Minsterworth to St Braivels, and are looking for kind and compassionate individuals who have flexible...

  • Forest of Dean Early Years Professional

    1 month ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom Class People Full time

    **Company Overview**At Class People, we pride ourselves on collaborating with a variety of nurseries and early years settings in the Forest of Dean area. Our aim is to deliver exceptional care and education to children, while providing our practitioners with valuable experience in different environments.**Job Details**We are currently seeking Level 2 or...

  • Evening and Weekend Care Assistant, Forest of Dean

    8 months ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom Home Instead Full time

    Company Description At Home Instead, we offer industry-leading care and support to elderly clients in their own homes in the local area. Our Care Professionals benefit from award-winning training and ongoing support throughout their career journey, with options for accredited training in Dementia, Parkinson's and End of Life Care. We are committed to...

  • Nursery Practitioner in the Forest

    1 month ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom Class People Full time

    **Role Summary**We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Years professional to join our team in the Forest of Dean area. As a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years practitioner, you will work across multiple nurseries and settings, engaging children in creative and educational activities. With a focus on flexibility and professional growth, you will have the...

  • Financial Adviser

    3 weeks ago

    Forest Gate, United Kingdom Jigsaw Recruitment Full time

    **Financial Adviser: Forest Gate£45,000 to £85,000 with excellent benefits that include a company car** Jigsaw Recruitment is pleased to be working with this leading name within the Financial Services industry. Our client is looking to recruit additional Financial Advisers to their ever expanding sales team. This excellent opportunity will involve you...

  • Holiday Let Cleaner and Domestic Cleaners

    7 months ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom FOD Cleaning Services Full time

    **About us** FOD Cleaning Services is a small business in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Do you love cleaning? Do you have a real eye for detail? Would you like to get paid to do something you love? FOD Cleaning Services are a family run cleaning business and we are looking for lovely people to join us to clean for our clients in their lovely...

  • Holiday Let Cleaner and Domestic Cleaners

    2 weeks ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom FOD Cleaning Services Full time

    **About us** FOD Cleaning Services is a small business in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Do you love cleaning? Do you have a real eye for detail? Would you like to get paid to do something you love? FOD Cleaning Services are a family run cleaning business and we are looking for lovely people to join us to clean for our clients in their lovely...

  • Financial Adviser

    2 weeks ago

    Forest Gate, United Kingdom Foresters Financial Full time

    **Financial Adviser - Hackney, Forest Gate, Stratford** **Location**:Hackney, Forest Gate, Stratford**Contract**: Permanent**Hours**:Full Time**Average earnings**: Average earnings in the first year £45,000*- Foresters Financial is a financial services provider offering savings, investment, and protection products which helps families and individuals reach...

  • Cleaning Staff

    7 months ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom One to one homecare and cleaning services Full time

    Cleaning Experience is advantage although training can be given Must have excellent eye to detail Must clean to a 5 star standard House Cleans/hoilday lets Forest of dean and monmouth Must be confident to work alone and in a pair Willing to undertake COSH training Driving licence is advantage although not essential Flexible working hours **Job...

  • Day Care Assistant

    7 months ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom Life skills, integration, flexibility and empowerment services Ltd Full time

    Lifeskill’s, Integration, Flexibility and Empowerment services Ltd 9601507 Offering Day care opportunities for adults with learning disabilities in the Forest of Dean Lifeskill’s, Integration, Flexibility and Empowerment services Ltd 9601507 are looking for motivated enthusiastic day care support Staff We are looking for a full time post 32.5 hours a...

  • Groundworker Labourer

    7 months ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom Trenchard Groundworks Full time

    Enthusiastic person wanted to undertake agricultural, commercial & residential groundworks as required at various sites in the Forest of Dean. Duties to include manual work such as digging, concreting, landscaping, drainage, and the keeping site tidy. There may be some machine work to include operating roller, dumper and excavator if proficient. Work will...

  • Learning Tutor

    7 months ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom Linked-learning Ltd Full time

    Our Specialised Learning Mentors offer support and guidance to children and young people who are struggling with a range of barriers including physical and socio economic plus some of our young people ahve social, emotional or behavioural issues that affect their ability to learn As a learning mentor, you'll support, motivate and guide pupils. You'll work...

  • Support Workers

    3 weeks ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom Proud 2 Care Full time

    Job Introduction An excellent opportunity has now arisen for Support Workers to join our residential care services in Gloucestershire on a full time permanent basis. Main Responsibilities **Main Responsibilities**: - To carry out and undertake specific and general tasks which will provide good quality of health, welfare and well being of the residents. -...

  • Fitters Mate

    7 months ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom Pro-Door Ltd Full time

    We are a well-established, friendly family run firm who supply, install, service and repair Industrial Doors, Loading Bay Equipment, Garage Doors and Awnings. We cover an approximate 100 Mile radius of Gloucestershire covering Gloucester, Forest of Dean, Bristol, Swindon, Worcester etc. We are looking for a fitters Mate to join our busy team. General door...

  • Fitters Mate

    7 months ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom Pro-Door Ltd Full time

    We are a well-established, friendly family run firm who supply, install, service and repair Industrial Doors, Loading Bay Equipment, Garage Doors and Awnings. We cover an approximate 100 Mile radius of Gloucestershire covering Gloucester, Forest of Dean, Bristol, Swindon, Worcester etc. We are looking for a fitters Mate to join our busy team. General door...

  • Fitters Mate

    7 months ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom Pro-Door Ltd Full time

    We are a well-established, friendly family run firm who supply, install, service and repair Industrial Doors, Loading Bay Equipment, Garage Doors and Awnings. We cover an approximate 100 Mile radius of Gloucestershire covering Gloucester, Forest of Dean, Bristol, Swindon, Worcester etc. We are looking for a fitters Mate to join our busy team. General door...

  • Patrol Officer

    7 months ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom WYE SECURITY SOLUTIONS Full time

    **Mobile Patrol Officers.** **Working, 4 nights on, 4 nights off on a 19.00-07.00 shift, Including weekends and Bank Holidays.** **HOURS average 42 HOURS PER WEEK (additional Hours Available )** **Mobile Response Officers.** Must be **over 25 years **with **Full UK Driving License** and **Valid SIA License** with **proof of 5 years work/unemployment...

  • Community Support Worker

    7 months ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom GL1 Support Services Full time

    ⭐️ Are you looking for a rewarding career? If so, look no further! ⭐️ Are you looking for some additional income working around your current job? if so, we can help with evening and weekend hours ⭐️Are you looking for a career where you can put a smile on someone’s face while they get to stay living at home? ⭐️Full and part time hours...

  • Nursery Educator

    1 month ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom Class People Full time

    Early Years Career Opportunities\We're looking for qualified Early Years professionals to join our team, offering part-time work in nurseries and early years settings in the Forest of Dean area.\About Our Business:\We provide flexible opportunities for Early Years practitioners who want to balance work with other commitments.\What We Offer:\\Competitive Pay:...

  • Cats Protection: Forest of Dean Branch- Fundraising

    7 months ago

    Forest of Dean, United Kingdom Cats Protection Full time

    **Fundraising volunteer role description** Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity, and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do, and our objectives are homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands...

Forest of Dean Foodbank Adviser

3 weeks ago

Forest of Dean, United Kingdom North and West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice Full time

**The role**

Referrals to the Foodbank in the Forest of Dean area have increased over the last

few years. This role is funded by Forest of Dean Foodbank to provide an advice service to foodbank clients who live in the Forest of Dean area. The service will ordinarily be delivered face to face at the foodbank with some home visit appointments if needed.

This role will be line managed by Citizens Advice but will also have progress

reporting requirements to the Foodbank.

**Role profile**

**Advice giving**

Interview clients using sensitive listening and empathetic questioning skills to

allow clients to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own

priorities.

Adherence to all safeguarding and confidentiality processes and protocols as

needed by both Citizens Advice and the Foodbank.

Use the Citizens Advice AdviserNet website to find, interpret and communicate

the relevant information.

Research and explore options and implications so that clients can make informed

decisions.

Issue food vouchers to clients in accordance with Trussell Trust criteria and

processes.

Act for the client where necessary by calculating, negotiating, drafting or writing

letters and telephoning.

Negotiate with third parties such as statutory and non-statutory bodies as

appropriate.

Ensure that all work conforms to the organisation’s office manual and the Advice

Quality standard as appropriate and in accordance with the policies and practices

of the Trussell Trust

Ensure that work reflects and supports the Citizens Advice service’s equality and

diversity strategy.

Maintain detailed case records using Casebook for the purpose of continuity of

casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.

**Research and Campaigns**

Assist with research and campaigns work by providing information as

appropriate.

Alert clients to research and campaign options.

Professional Development

Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake

appropriate training.

**Administration**

Attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with Citizens Advice

line manager.

Attend progress meetings with Food Bank manager to keep communication open

and update on issues, as needed.

Prepare for and attend supervisor session/team meetings/staff meetings as

appropriate.

Use IT for statistical recording of information relating to research and campaigns

and funding requirements, record keeping and document production.

Supply data to Forest of Dean Foodbank to meet their

project reporting requirements, in accordance with GDPR. This may include (but

is not limited to) number of clients managed, geographical data, success rate

and outcomes. Anonymised case studies will also be needed to support

reporting.

Keep accurate timesheets, where required.

Ensure all work conforms to the organisation’s systems and procedures.

**Other**

Complete required training to comply with quality assurance processes.

Keep up to date with changes related to generalist advice work.

Carry out any task that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the

effective delivery and development of the service.

**Person specification**

Ø The ability to commit to and work within, the aims, principles and policies of Citizens Advice service

Ø Certificate in Generalist Advice work, or equivalent qualification or equivalent level of experience and skill.

Ø Experience of 1-2-1 generalist advice, including Debt, Welfare rights, housing and employment advice

Ø Sensitive listening and questioning skills to understand the needs of others and maintain professional non-judgemental attitude.

Ø Experience of efficiently and effectively managing a mixed case load including closing cases in a timely manner.

Ø Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise work, meet deadlines and deliver results.

Ø Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Ø Flexibility and willingness to work as part of a diverse team.

Ø Understanding of the issues affecting society and their implications for clients and service provision.

**Desirable experience**:
Ø Recent experience of benefits advice giving in Citizens Advice or similar advice setting.

Ø Ability to advise in debt and other social welfare issues.

Ø A thorough understanding of the issues involved in interviewing and working with clients, and in particular vulnerable people.

Ø Proven ability to work well in a busy, pressured environment, work as part of a team but also able to work without direct support and supervision at times.

Ø Experience of explaining complex information to clients and checking accuracy of calculations.

Ø Good understanding of social welfare law enquiry areas

Ø Ability to represent clients at Tribunal hearings or willingness to undertake training to do so.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: £22,200.00-£25,200.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
-