Generalist Adviser

Action Together; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused advisory organization in Salford seeks an adviser to provide independent advice across various locations, operating Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will excel in offering guidance across social welfare categories, working autonomously while being supported by an experienced team. Benefits include generous leave, employee perks, and ongoing learning opportunities. The application process is open until January 9, 2026, with interviews scheduled shortly thereafter.

Benefits

Family Friendly Policy

Generous annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Learning and development opportunities

Pension scheme with NEST

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar advisory role is essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice from various locations across Salford.
• Support and engage with clients across social welfare issues.

Skills

Experience working independently in an advice setting

Knowledge across all social welfare categories

Job description

To provide advice from a combination of Citizens Advice Salford outlets and partner locations, across the city as required over the course of the week between the hours of 9am-4.30pm. The work will be undertaken without supervision so the successful applicant will have experience of working independently in an advice setting across all social welfare categories.

We have an experienced and supportive adviser team so we look forward to the right candidate joining us!

Key information

• Locations: Salford
• Role Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Full-Time

To apply for this role:

Apply via the website www.salfordcab.org.uk

More about this role

• Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 9am
• Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 - 12:00
• Contact Name: Gareth Hughes
• Contact Information: [e-mail]
• Employee Benefits: We truly value our colleagues – and we show that in what we offer.We have a Family Friendly Policy that gives employees access to generous paid carers, maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 1 year. We provide generous annual leave entitlement, a perks package offering some great discounts at high street brands through BHSF and a pension scheme with NEST. We also offer great learning and development opportunities and an Employee assistance programme that provides access to free medical advice, counselling and legal advice from Irwin Mitchell solicitors.
• Working Pattern Details: Monday to Friday - some home working
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes