Community Home Energy Advisor

Community Home Energy Advisor (Green Doctor), 30 hours per week; 7.5 hours per day over 4 days per week, 9am to 5pm (includes 30 minutes for unpaid lunch break). May include occasional weekend and evening work as required. Standard terms and conditions apply., Groundwork South and North Tyneside has been Changing Places and Changing Lives for over 30 years through a variety of environmental, learning, health and skills programmes: SOUTH & NORTH TYNESIDE - Groundwork

The Community Home Energy Advisor will offer free, impartial advice and support to help people save energy, reduce bills and live in a warmer, more comfortable home. Advice will be delivered in one to one sessions at home, telephone call or at community events.

The Community Home Energy Advisor will also support in developing wider community links to generate further referrals through visiting community groups and events. We are seeking an individual with fantastic organisational skills as well as someone that is a great communicator. An approachable and compassionate manner will be essential, as will the ability to operate under pressure. The role is part of a small dedicated team working within a larger Charity and thus the ability to work effectively in this environment is needed.

We are a fast paced and diverse charity with an excellent track record in partnership working and high-quality delivery.

We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment we have been awarded the Disability Confident Scheme Symbol, which is awarded by the Employment Service.

Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Groundwork SaNT believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults and to keep them safe. We are committed to practice in a way that protects them.

£22,626 pro rata (increasing to £23,973 pro rata on completion of probation and training)