Are you looking for a flexible role, making a difference for the people most affected by the cost of living crisis?  We are recruiting a part-time Adviser to give welfare benefits, money and housing advice and carry out casework.

Agnes Smith Advice Centre is an independent, community advice centre providing high quality welfare benefits, debt and housing advice in the Blackbird Leys / Greater Leys area in Oxford.  You can read more about our work on our website: https://agnessmith.co.uk/

We offer a friendly working environment, right in the heart of the community.  This is a part-time role of 17.5 hours per week, and we can offer flexibility on your working pattern (e.g. to fit in with school hours or other commitments).  Some home working may be possible by negotiation.

The salary range is £32,076 to £33,945 per annum, pro rata, dependent on skills and experience (pay rise pending).  We are looking for candidates with advice experience, but can provide training for candidates with transferrable skills from other fields.

We work in a diverse community, and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.  We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process for disabled candidates: please let us know your needs.

How to apply:

Please read the Job Description and send your CV, a covering letter, a completed Criminal Convictions Declaration, and Equality and Diversity Monitoring form (optional) to recruitment@agnessmith.co.uk by midnight on Sunday 22 September 2024.  Interviews for shortlisted candidates are expected to take place on Friday 4 October 2024.  All candidates will be notified of the result of their application.

We will shortlist based on the skills, experience and qualities listed in the Person Specification, so please ensure your covering letter explains how you meet the criteria.  Please include names and contact details of two referees, ideally including one from your most recent employer.  Referees should be able to comment on your work history and/or other experience relevant to the role.  We will not contact referees without your permission.  Please also tell us how you heard about the vacancy.

If you have any questions or would to discuss the role or any aspect of our work before you apply, please contact us at recruitment@agnessmith.co.uk.