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Citizens Advice East Lancashire

What will you do?

  • Complete an introduction to Citizens Advice and training for your role.
  • Explore issues with clients to be able to provide them with options to help them solve their problems.
  • Give information, guidance and support to clients or signpost/ refer to other services.
  • Write a summary of the clients' problems and what action you've taken.
  • Look out for problems that are common, or are unfair, and record information to support Citizens Advice research and campaigns work.

What's in it for you?

  • Make a real difference to people's lives.
  • Develop or use your skills to do something worthwhile.
  • Gain experience in a working environment and increase your employability.
  • Good quality training that helps you learn about a range of issues such as benefits, debt and housing.
  • Meet and work with a range of different people and be part of a friendly and inclusive team.
  • Be involved and have a positive impact in your community.

What skills do I need?

You don't need specific qualifications or skills but you'll need to:

  • Be friendly, approachable and patient.
  • Be no-judgemental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own.
  • Have good communication skills.
  • Confident with using IT
  • Be able to understand information and explain it to others.
  • Work within Citizens Advice key principles and policies, including equity, diversity and inclusion, confidentiality and data protection.
  • Be willing to undertake training in your role.

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

CAEL would like at least 4 hours per week. This can be done flexibly.

Where does this role take place?

Accrington
BB5 1PB

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  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Black and Minority Ethnic Communities
  • Crime, Victims and Offenders
  • Employment, Education and Training
  • Families and Parenting
  • Homeless and Housing
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Advice and Information
  • Details
  • Data Protection policy
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy

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