Citizens Advice Rural Cambs (CARC) is an independent charity supporting residents in Fenland, and Huntingdonshire providing free independent, confidential and impartial advice. Our aim is to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.
Why is Citizens Advice Rural Cambs (CARC) such a great place to work?
At least 3 really good reasons:
- You will not find a more committed and supportive team of colleagues anywhere. Every one of them believes in the work they are doing and know that their contributions are valued. You will become a key member of this high-performing team.
- You will receive the highest level of training, both initially and with regular top-ups to ensure that you are always up-to-date with best current advice practice. Further you will have full access to the acclaimed national Citizens Advice support resources and network.
- You will be doing a very worthwhile job. CARC helps up to 10,000 people every year with a variety of interlocking problems (debt, housing, work relationships etc). They often do not know which way to turn. We help them find a way forward and improve their life situations. 93% of clients would recommend us.
CARC Adviser
Wisbech Foodbank
| Hours | 22.5 hours per week |
| Location | The post holder will work from CARC offices, and from the Wisbech Foodbank. |
| Salary | £11.66 – £13.95 per hour (depending on knowledge and experience) |
| Type of contract | 1 Year Fixed term contract with a view to being continued subject to funding |
| About the project | This project is funded by Wisbech Foodbank. Citizens Advice Rural Cambs will be working in partnership with them to tackle underlying causes of poverty. The CARC adviser will provide high quality advice, casework and support for people accessing foodbanks, with a particular focus on welfare benefits, housing issues, debt, income maximisation and budgeting support for clients referred by the foodbank.
Our CARC adviser will make a real difference to the lives of people accessing foodbanks – successfully reducing their need for foodbank support and developing resilience in their lives. |
| Details | For full details please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
Citizens Advice Rural Cambs values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. |
| Closing date for applications | 5th September 2022 |
| Interviews | During w/c 5th September 2022 or w/c 12th September 2022 |
| Application Form | Please complete and submit the Google Form version
OR complete the Word format version and email it to admin@ruralcambscab.org.uk |
CARC Buddy
Wisbech Foodbank
| Hours | 21 hours per week |
| Location | The post holder will work from CARC offices, and from the Wisbech Foodbank. |
| Salary | £10.71 – £11.95 per hour (depending on knowledge and experience) |
| Type of contract | 1 Year Fixed term contract with a view to being continued subject to funding |
| About the project | This project is funded by Wisbech Foodbank. Citizens Advice Rural Cambs will be working in partnership with them to tackle underlying causes of poverty by providing advice, casework and support for people accessing foodbanks.
Our CARC Buddy will provide high quality mentoring and support, with a particular focus on improving the confidence, resilience and wellbeing to beneficiaries referred by the foodbank, helping to improve their social and educational opportunities. |
| Details | For full details please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
Citizens Advice Rural Cambs values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. |
| Closing date for applications | 5th September 2022 |
| Interviews | During w/c 5th September 2022 or 2/c 12th September 2022 |
| Application Form | Please complete and submit the Google Form version
OR complete the Word format version and email it to admin@ruralcambscab.org.uk |
CARC Buddy
Ely Foodbank
| Hours | 19 hours per week |
| Location | The post holder will work from CARC offices, and from the Ely Foodbanks (located in Chatteris, Cottenham, Ely, Haddenham, March, Soham and Waterbeach). |
| Salary | £10.71 – £11.95 per hour (depending on knowledge and experience) |
| Type of contract | 1 Year Fixed term contract with a view to being continued subject to funding |
| About the project | This project is funded by Ely Foodbank. Citizens Advice Rural Cambs will be working in partnership with them to tackle underlying causes of poverty by providing advice, casework and support for people accessing foodbanks.
Our CARC Buddy will provide high quality mentoring and support, with a particular focus on improving the confidence, resilience and wellbeing to beneficiaries referred by the foodbank, helping to improve their social and educational opportunities. |
| Details | For full details please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
Citizens Advice Rural Cambs values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. |
| Closing date for applications | 30th August 2022 |
| Interviews | Ideally, 1st September 2022 |
| Application Form | Please complete and submit either the Google Form version
OR complete the Word format version and email it to admin@ruralcambscab.org.uk |
