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Caseworker
When We Need You
From 09/11/2004 onwards
About Opportunity
To investigate applicants who are ex service and their dependants seeking assistance financial and otherwise by obtaining help usually financial and can then access services through charities and branch funds. This includes visiting applicants ( all in Dundee) in their homes and investigating their situation. After assessment by case worker they can then obtain funding from service organisation and access grant assistance. Full practical support and national training given with payment of all expenses.
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About SSAFA Forces Help
To relieve the need, suffering and distress of members, former members and their dependants of all branches of the armed services. To raise public awareness of our existence and reach as many people as we can who may benefit from our help.
Skills & Experience
Caseworkers need to be keen and have an aptitude to help people. Computer literacy would be handy but not essential. Good communication skills.
Travel Details
Clients are mainly seen in their homes, a car would be convenient, but not essential. Caseworkers are expected to attend the office once a week for one hour to attend to clients who may turn up there.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, Police Check, References, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Initially a volunteer will accompany other caseworkers until they feel they can cope on their own. After about 3-6 months they will attend the first part of a training course arranged by our Central Office in London. Part 2 is approximately 6 mth later
Work Type
Advice / Information giving
Client Group
Anti poverty work
Expenses Detail
Travel claims along with any other expenses are paid on a monthly basis - 40p per mile.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
4 hours per Week
Minimum Age
No minimum age has been specified for this opportunity
Volunteers Required
2
Reference Code
16-216
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Oliver Barracks
Dalkeith Road
Dundee
DD4 7DL
Contact: John MacNeil
Tel: 01382 452808
Email: dundee@ssafa.org.uk
Website: http://www.ssafa.org.uk
