Citizens Advice Reading is looking for a suitable candidate who would be interested in developing their existing advice skills and gaining experience in project work. We will provide a full training and support package if necessary.

You will join a team of advisers within our hugely successful Energy Advice Team, the key provider of energy advice in the Thames Valley area. This team aims to tackle fuel poverty by providing a service specifically targeted at the most vulnerable and financially excluded individuals and families.

Following initial training, the adviser will provide a flexible menu of services including energy and energy efficiency advice, money advice, income maximisation, and welfare benefits via a range of outreach venues/telephone and face to face advice.

You will also have the opportunity to support the Energy Advice Team to deliver energy awareness and budgeting sessions to community groups and front line staff in partner organisations.

We value all our people and can offer a supportive culture within a charity setting that is committed to social justice.

Further information

• Job Type: fixed term until 31 May 2021
• Hours: 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE)
• Start Date: ASAP