School Project Adviser

The Schools Project Adviser will provide advice and support to families who are experiencing profound difficulties in managing problems, including debt and benefit issues, and who may face additional problems such as the threat of homelessness. To access this service the family must have at least one child attending one of the participating schools in the Ringwood and Fordingbridge area. This support may be intensive. The Schools Project Adviser will act as a bridge between clients, the Citizens Advice team and third-party organisations to aid engagement in the processes associated with addressing their issues. This may involve liaison with key local agencies (Food Banks, New Forest District Council, Housing Associations, Schools etc.) as well as providing practical support such as accompanying clients to meetings, help with paperwork and associated administrative tasks.

Please note that this role is term-time only plus three weeks (42 weeks total per year). The stated salary is the full time equivalent, this will be pro-rated.