CARC Foodbank Adviser
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Position Overview & Specifications
To apply please, either submit your CV/Resume or visit our website (see below) for an application form and full job description.
https://www.citizensadviceruralcambs.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/
We are looking for candidates who believe in the Citizens Advice mission and are looking for a new opportunity to have a positive impact on the local community.
This project is funded by The Trussell Trust and the successful candidate will be joining a team at Citizens Advice Rural Cambs who are working in partnership with Ely Foodbank to tackle underlying causes of poverty by providing advice, casework and support for people accessing foodbanks. Our advisers provide intensive support, and make a real difference to the lives of people accessing foodbanks – successfully reducing their need for foodbank support and developing resilience in their lives.
Following training, you will be able to provide information, advice and support to the beneficiaries of this project, advising on a wide range of issues such as benefits, debt, housing, employment, family and immigration.
The post-holder will work across Cambridgeshire in Ely foodbank venues which are located in Chatteris, Cottenham, Ely, Haddenham, Soham and Waterbeach as well as working from CARC offices in Huntingdon and Fenland.
Citizens Advice Rural Cambs is a local charity serving at the heart of our community, covering Fenland and Huntingdonshire and through this project East Cambridgeshire, entirely funded by grants and donations, and we are a member of national Citizens Advice.
Citizens Advice Rural Cambs values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Part-time hours: 22.5 per week
Salary: £12.24-£13.73 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- East Cambridgeshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/04/2023
Reference ID: Adviser Ely Fdbk Apr 23
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for CARC Foodbank Adviser roles across Citizens Advice Rural Cambs's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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