Over fifty? Now’s the time to find out about your pension for free Citizens Advice Waltham Forest is celebrating two years of the Pension Wise guidance service by asking over 50s to book a free appointment about their pension options. The average age of people in Waltham Forest, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge and Havering… Read more »
Independent Support Service The Children and Families Act 2014 introduced changes to the system of support and provision for children and young people with Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), to be implemented from September 2014. On 7 January 2014 the Government announced funding to enable commissioned providers to be used to recruit, train and… Read more »
Citizens Advice Waltham Forest has recently expanded their debt advice service. The service provides general debt advice, in addition to specialist casework (including Debt Relief Orders DROs). The service is delivered through many channels including telephone, appointments, drop in surgery, home visits and outreach. You can access the service by: Telephone: 0300 330 1175 Email:… Read more »
Citizens Advice Waltham Forest SENDIASS Independent Support Service The Children and Families Act 2014 introduced changes to the system of support and provision for children and young people with Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), to be implemented from September 2014. On 7 January 2014 the Government announced funding to enable commissioned providers to… Read more »
You may be aware from media and news reports that the political climate has adversely impacted the lives of settled and undocumented migrants in the United Kingdom. Following the BREXIT referendum on 23 June 2016, EU migrants now face uncertainty, and worrying times with regards to their status in the UK, as the Government negotiate… Read more »
SENDIASS Officer and Care & Community Advocate – 4 days a week – £29,875 pro rata The role consists of two areas of responsibility and the post holder is expected to work flexibly between the two roles in order to meet the service demand. SENDIASS Officer – job summary To deliver a good quality and… Read more »
Money Matters Coach – 4 days a week – £29,875 prorata An exciting opportunity has arisen to join citizens advice Waltham Forest as a money matters coach. The role is offered over 4 days (30 hours) a week. Role purpose: Tackling disadvantage and the promotion of social inclusion through an integrated money, debt and employment advice… Read more »
Debt problems with high cost credit products on the rise as payday loan issues fall Citizens Advice says cap on payday loans should be extended to other high cost credit More and more people are struggling with debts for guarantor loans and rent to own credit products, Citizens Advice reveals today. The charity says there… Read more »
Volunteer Recruitment Worker – Vacancy An excellent opportunity has arisen to volunteer with Citizens Advice Waltham Forest as a Volunteer Recruitment Worker. You could do this role if you are available to volunteer for 6 hours per week for at least 6 months. Purpose of the role To recruit volunteers for Citizens Advice Waltham Forest… Read more »
Citizens Advice Waltham Forest urges people to be on their guard against pension scammers Citizens Advice Waltham Forest is urging people in Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham and Havering to talk to loved ones about pension scams to protect them from becoming victims. The local charity is raising awareness this Scams Awareness Month to… Read more »
