Community Adviser
Closing in 23 days (20 February 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: from £25,625 per annum (untrained)
Employer: Citizens Advice Somerset
Location: Various, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time, Part time
Closing date: 20 February 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
- Salary
- Trainee – £25,625 per annum (pro-rata for part-time personnel)
- Qualified – £26,677 per annum (pro-rata for part-time personnel) for candidates who are qualified and meets the AQS adviser standard
- Working hours: 22.5 to 37.5
- Contract type: Permanent
- Location: Somerset Hybrid (office/community access points/home)
What will I be doing?
We’re recruiting Community Advisers and as the name suggests you’d be in the community (and on the phone), providing advice and assistance to people across the range of advice topics: benefits, debt, employment, family, housing, immigration, and more. The development pathway for this role leads to becoming a qualified adviser with the scope to progress to caseworker level.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
This role will be suitable for someone who is empathetic, organised, with excellent people and communication skills, and an aptitude for learning.
Supporting documents and information
For full details of the:
- role
- salary
- type of skills and experience we’re looking for
- and how to apply
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Closing date: Friday 20 February at 12 noon however we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24 February.