Job Title:

Independent Living Adviser

Job Description:

To visit people in their homes within Guildford & District and also to see clients at the Age Concern Office at the Riverside Cafe to give Information and Advice on Benefits - Attendance Allowance, MIG, Carers Allowance etcand about services available to keep people living independently for as long as they choose.Hours are Monday & Friday 10am to 4pm,plus one other weekday by arrangement.It is envisaged 1.5 days in office and 1.5 days visiting.

Salary Details:

£14,137 to £15,035 p.a (pro rata 18 hours)

Person Description:

Essential:-Good knowledge of Welfare Benefits/Two years experience of giving advice/Lateral thinking/Regular use of vehicle/Clean Driving LicenceDesirable:-Knowledge of Guildford and District's organisations for the elderly/CAB experience/Computer knowledge - Word

Closing date for applications:

10 May 2003

Recruiting organisation:

Age Concern, Guildford

Contact person:

Christina May

Address:

Age Concern, Guildford
The Riverside
Riverside Walk (off Friary Street)
Guildford
GU1 4EH

Telephone:

Fax:

Email:

Web Address:

http://www.ageconcernguildford.org.uk

Organisation summary:

Age Concern Guildford & District is part of the 500 Federation of Age Concerns. It is independent to develop it's own services and projects to meet local needs.It is based by the River in Guildford where there is a Cafe for over 50's and offices.