Advisers & Trainee Advisers - Full time and Part time positions available (17.5 – 35 hours per week)

There are opportunities in our Generalist advice work as well as in our projects such as Physical Disability, Welfare Reform, Debt and Macmillan Cancer Support. You will provide informative advice such as social welfare, housing, employment and more, undertake casework, and act for the client where necessary. You will be up to date with new developments, social trends and local needs that might affect demand for advice or require you to make suggestions for service change.

With a sound knowledge and understanding of GDPR and client confidentiality, you will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. With a proven ability to build relationships at all levels, handling well under pressure and being part of a strong team.

We are currently seeking either:

1.           Qualified Advice Staff (Completed Adviser Training Programme (ATP) or OCN Level 4 Advice & Guidance accreditation) with at least one years’ experience of providing advice to the public; £27,286 (Under review from April25); OR

2.           Trainee Advice Staff – We offer a funded training programme for those interested in a career in social justice (Starting salary £21,000 per annum for months 1-3 rising to £24,000 per annum for months 4-6, moving to the full qualified rate as above from month 7, subject to satisfactory progress). 

*If you have the qualification and not the required experience for the qualified adviser role, we would encourage you to send an application.

If you want to be a part of a dynamic growing organisation where you can really make an impact, not just on the organisation, but to improve the lives of people in Northern Ireland, then we want to hear from you.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave + 13 public & company holidays
• 1 extra day of birthday leave per year
• Free Life Insurance (to 4 x gross annual salary)
• Paid time off for medical & health appointments
• Free Westfield Healthcare & Benefits Scheme
• Auto-enrolment pension contribution with the Workers Pension Trust
• Potential for Hybrid Working after successful probation

To apply, please send a copy of your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the position to recruitment@advicespace.me

Please state if you are applying for the role of Adviser or Trainee Adviser on your application.

Closing date: Monday 31st March 2025

Advice Space strongly believes in an inclusive and supportive work culture.  We recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and the need for a fulfilling and rewarding career.   We understand the changing demands of life and the need for flexibility in working arrangements to meet these demands. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.