Community Support Adviser - Fixed-Term Contract

• Are you looking for a role where you get to make a difference for people everyday? 
• Are you an excellent listener with an ability to effectively problem solve? 
• Do you love working in a busy vibrant environment with others? 
• Do you have a passion for knowing your rights and entitlements? Could you help others to find out their rights too?
• Do you have a thirst for knowledge or love finding out the answer to a complicated question? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then we might have the right role for you! 

Be part of making Sutton a more Age Friendly place!

A fantastic opportunity to use your skills to make a lasting difference in the lives of older people in the London Borough of Sutton.

In this role, you will be joining a growing team at Age UK Sutton, an independent local charity working to make the London Borough of Sutton a more Age Friendly place. 

Working closely with your colleagues, you will be responsible for providing advice to older people across our community, helping people to navigate significant life events through the provision of information and advice, and longer-term support casework, on a wide range of subjects that affect people in later life.

You will need to: 

• Be highly organised
• Be an independent worker
• Have excellent communication skills when working with people with a wide range of needs
• Have attention to detail

You will also need a good level of knowledge of the legislation that applies, and key systems, such as welfare benefits, social care and health. We are looking for a strong team player, who can work closely with colleagues to plan and deliver community activity and share expertise, whilst managing their own caseload.

A demonstrable understanding of the key issues that affect older people is vital, knowledge of the London Borough of Sutton and local systems and population is desirable.

We are a collaborative, friendly team, making a vital difference to older people in Sutton through our services, influencing work and focus on identifying and addressing need in our area.

We are proud to have been named as lead partner for older people in the local area plan, and work closely with local statutory, corporate, and community partners to share knowledge and improve outcomes.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 28th July

Interview date: Wednesday 7th August at the Age UK Sutton offices, SM1 4LE

If you cannot attend this interview date, please let us know when you submit your application.  If we invite you to interview we will always do our best to find a suitable alternative date.