Vacancies! Two exciting opportunities within our Energy Team
Assistant Advisor
Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) is looking for an Assistant Advisor to bring enthusiasm and determination to support the people of Plymouth. You will be part of the Energy Team, tackling fuel poverty and domestic energy issues so that people in the city can stay warm and well.
The role is varied, rewarding and requires a skill for listening and creative thinking. Do you have experience in community work? Have you supported people to make positive changes? Perhaps you have some knowledge of health or housing already. If so we would love to hear from you.
Each day will be different, and after training you will find yourself:
· Supporting residents with energy advice
· Helping to train volunteers or partner organisations
· Making benefit checks to maximise a household's income
· Learning to install simple measures like draught excluders, and to give practical help in cold, damp homes.
Full training is provided, and includes a City and Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Energy Awareness.
Please contact us if you are:
· Approachable and enjoy working with people of all backgrounds
· Able to stay focussed and calm when supporting people who are distressed
· Passionate about great customer service, and able to meet targets
· Keen to learn new skills.
This is an exciting opportunity in which you can make a real difference to people's lives. If you like what you have read, and would like to be part of a trail blazing community energy organisation, then we would love to hear from you.
This role is based at Ballard House and is a fixed term contract until 31/07/2021 (10 months). 37 hours per week. Grade C (£18,795-£19,554).
You can read the full role profile here: Assistant Advsior
For more information or an informal discussion please contact Paul Elliott on 01752 307574 or Clare Mains on 01752 307247 or email support@plymouthenergycommunity.com.
Closing date: Tuesday 8 September
PEC Case Worker (Warm and Well Activity Coordinator)
Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) is looking for an experienced case worker to bring their skills, enthusiasm and determination to support the people of Plymouth. You will be part of the Energy Team, tackling fuel poverty and domestic energy issues so that people in the city can stay warm and well.
The role is varied, rewarding and requires a skill for person-centred support. Do you have experience in helping people to make positive changes? Have you got knowledge of health, housing and energy issues? Are you experienced in partnership working and building relationships that will benefit residents? If so we would love to hear from you.
Each day will be different, and you will find yourself:
· Supporting residents to improve their circumstances and homes
· Launching innovative energy related services and activities
· Helping to train volunteers and partner organisations
· Making benefit checks to maximise income.
Full training is provided, and includes a City and Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Energy Awareness.
Please contact us if you are:
· Approachable and enjoy working with people of all backgrounds
· Able to stay focused and calm when supporting people who are distressed
· Passionate about great customer service, and able to meet targets
· Keen to use your existing case work skills to tackle fuel poverty and energy issues.
This is an exciting opportunity in which you can make a real difference to people's lives. If you like what you have read, and would like to be part of a trail blazing community energy organisation, then we would love to hear from you.
This role is based at Ballard House and is a fixed term contract until 31/07/2020 (10 months). 37 hours per week. Grade E (£22,911-£25,295).
You can read the full role profile here: PEC Case Worker
For more information or an informal discussion please contact Paul Elliott on 01752 307574 or Clare Mains on 01752 307247 or email support@plymouthenergycommunity.com.
The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Enhanced Check
This position is suitable for job share and will require some evening and weekend working.
Closing date: Tuesday 8 September