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Advisor/Information Worker- Housing
When We Need You
From 08/01/2010 onwards
About Opportunity
This is a really interesting opportunity for anyone with a particular interest in either the homeless, housing or disabilities The Project are looking to recruit kind and understanding people to help them provide advice to local disabled people, their families and carers about the various types of housing options available to them that are most suitable to their needs. The Organisation is looking for volunteers to join our small team at our very successful and much in demand service. Once trained, they will be required to offer housing advice to people with varying disabilities about the housing options available to them. Volunteers would be required to give advice by telephone, in office or by visiting the client in their home if they are unable to call in. Some hospital visits to clients may also be required.
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About Disabled Persons Housing Service Aberdeen
There are thousands of disabled people and their families in Aberdeen who are unsuitabley housed and who have no idea where to go for help and advice. The DPHS is a local charity offering housing information, advice and advocacy both within our offices adn by home and hospital visits to disabled people. We have helped re-house many happy clients and would like to continue to do so with the help of local volunteers working with us.
Skills & Experience
Good communication/people skills. Basic IT skills and some admin experience desirable. Experience of housing useful but not essential as training will be given.
Travel Details
Office Base: 43 Raeden Court, Midstocket Road, Aberdeen. Some home and hospital visits. A Car driver is desirable but not essential. Midstocket Road is on a bus route.- 23
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Interview, Police Check, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Induction training given: incl H&S, overview of organisation and office tour. Training will be given on housing options and disability awareness prior to commencement of post. External training will be offered as available.
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Homeless / Housing
Expenses Detail
Travel expenses reimbursed at 40p per mile for private car use to and from workplace and travel costs to visit clients. A DPHS expenses claim form submitted monthly. Public transport costs will be reimbursed on production of receipts.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
4 hours per day and a minimum commitment of 6 months. Times are negotiable to suit volunteer.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
2
Reference Code
1-1414
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Raeden Court
Midstocket Road
Aberdeen
Scotland
AB15 5PF
Contact: Shirley Norton
Tel: 01224 810222
Email: info@dphsaberdeen.org
Website: http://www.dphsaberdeen.o...
