22.5 hours a week £16,315.48 – £18,128.31 Actual (£26,829.90 – £29,811.00 FTE) Permanent Deadline for this role is 9am Monday 10 March 2025. Are you an experienced advisor with a passion for mentoring and leading others? There’s never been a more important time to join Citizens Advice as an Advice Supervisor. With the soaring cost[…]
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22.5 hours per week – Full and part time roles available £29,983.59 – £33,315.10 FTE Permanent Deadline for this role is 9am Monday 10 March 2025 There’s never been a more important time to work for Citizens Advice. With the soaring cost of living, individuals and families are struggling to make ends meet, and we’re experiencing[…]
Dealing with debt can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help you find a way forward. Visit our national website to discover lots of advice on how you can manage your payments. Topics include: Collecting information about your debts Check if you have to pay a debt Work out which debts to deal with first Check[…]
Grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills You might be able to get help if you’re struggling to afford your energy bills or top up your prepayment meter. The help you get depends on: how you pay for your energy the type of energy you use if you claim benefits Discover more about[…]
Many people are not aware of their legal rights as a carer or the support and benefits they’re entitled to. You can get help and support if you’re responsible for looking after someone who has a disability, is getting old or has become ill. This can range from practical help to make day-to-day life easier[…]
Homeless people are just that. They are PEOPLE. One of our client’s, Perrie* said ““The hardest part,” she explains, “is the uncertainty. You never know when or where you’ll have to move next. The lack of a permanent address makes it harder to secure a job, and being homeless becomes a cycle that’s incredibly hard[…]
Domestic abuse is behaviour from a family member, partner or ex-partner. It can happen to people of all genders. It can include coercive behaviour – for example, humiliation or intimidation, controlling behaviour and ‘economic abuse’ – this includes controlling someone’s possessions or how they earn or spend money. Find out more at out national website[…]
Renting from the council or a housing association? If your home isn’t safe to live in, it might be ‘unfit for human habitation’ for example if it has a serious problem with damp or mould. Your landlord has to fix most repair problems in your home. Your landlord also has to meet a safety and[…]
There are over 16 million disabled people in the UK and many rely on disability aids such as mobility scooters, stairlifts and hearing aids to navigate their daily lives. The UK disability aids market currently valued at over £1 billion. When these products work well they allow people to live with greater autonomy. They provide[…]
If you’re on a low income, make sure you find out what benefits you might be able to get You can check your eligibility at our national website or by clicking on the links below: Universal credit Housing Benefit Working and child tax credits Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) Pension Credit Income Support Citizens Advice South West[…]
Our Scams Awareness campaign in October 2024 focuses on financial and investment scams, and supports consumers at risk of losing money due to this activity. The increased financial pressure many will be facing has put more people into difficult situations, with many facing issues with debt and being unable to afford essential goods and services.[…]
Our team will be there as well Contact Shiraz Chowdhury, Community Engagement Coordinator, Citizens Advice South West Surrey, for further details. Citizens Advice South West Surrey CONTACT DETAILS Call Adviceline (free) to speak to an Adviser: Waverley 0808 278 7980 Guildford and Ash 0808 278 7888 Leave online message Office opening details And for other topics, check-out our online advice about benefits,[…]
If you receive benefits, you might be able to get help with your water bills You might be able to get help if you have no income or a low income – or if you get benefits. You might be able to: pay less for the water you use apply to your water company for[…]
Tell your supplier if you need extra support If you find it hard to deal with your energy supply you could get extra help from your energy companies. You can apply to be added to your electricity network’s priority support register to get priority support for electricity and gas. For example, your suppliers might agree to:[…]
Festive shopping season is approaching – here are our top tips to avoid scams and help you shop safely The festive season is a time of joy, celebration, and shopping. Unfortunately, it’s also prime time for scammers looking to take advantage of the season’s spending spree. With deals flooding your inbox and social media, it’s[…]
