Adviceline Agent

Apply before 11.59pm on 24 September 2024.

Job summary

Salary
Up to £24,000
Location
Remote or Hybrid
Workplace
Work from home
Contract
Fixed term contract, until 30 September 2025
Working pattern
Flexible
Hours per week
up to 37.5

How to apply

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About the role

Citizens Advice Hounslow is a well-established charity operating in the London Borough of Hounslow, supporting over 10,000 clients a year. In the backdrop of the current cost of living crisis, all our services are in high demand. To better serve our community, we want to increase our capacity for telephone support. We are looking for an Adviceline Agent, with the ability to take calls and provide information to our clients through our free phone helpline.

In particular, the role requires you to:

  • conduct a thorough exploration of the client’s problems over the phone in order to gain an accurate picture of their situation

  • spot emergency issues and take appropriate action

  • identify welfare benefits, grants, schemes and other sources of income that the client may be eligible for, using a benefit calculator where necessary.

  • give comprehensive, reliable information and, if required, refer or signpost or book an appointment for the client, taking the most appropriate next step.

  • write up case notes to Citizens Advice standards