Thrive Early Family Adviser
Closing date:
4th September 2026
Location:
Drumchapel CAB
Salary range:
£30,602.11
More about the job:
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 7th September 2026
Location: Outreach/Office based
Hours: 35 hours per week
Pension: 5% employer pension contribution
Annual leave: 25 days per annum, plus 12 public holidays
Duration: Fixed Term to 31st March 2027 (with possibility of continuation funding)
Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual with the drive and enthusiasm to support the delivery of a high-quality advice and information service to the public.
We are an established Citizens Advice Bureau with a strong reputation for delivering well-managed, proactive and quality-assured services, both directly and in partnership with statutory and voluntary sector agencies.
The Thrive Early Family Adviser will provide high-quality, holistic advice and casework to families with children under five as part of the Thrive Early programme, delivered in partnership by Citizens Advice Scotland, Home-Start UK and Save the Children UK.
The role combines elements of a Generalist Adviser and Caseworker and will involve working closely with families who may experience barriers to accessing traditional advice services. The postholder will build trusted relationships and provide tailored advice, advocacy and practical support to improve families' financial wellbeing and access to services.
The postholder will work collaboratively with Home-Start colleagues and other project partners to provide coordinated whole-family support and will operate within Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau's established management, supervision and quality assurance arrangements.
About you
Applicants must have:
• A minimum of one year's relevant experience within the advice sector.
• Experience of providing welfare rights, money, debt, generalist or other relevant advice and casework.
• Experience of managing ongoing client work or a caseload.
• Experience of using an electronic case-management or client-recording system.
• Experience of working with people who may be vulnerable, distressed or experiencing barriers to accessing services.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to delivering an excellent service to clients and to equality and diversity.
How to apply
You can download an application pack from the links at the bottom of this page.
Completed applications must be received no later than 5pm on Friday 4th September 2026.
Email: laura.mcmahon@drumchapelcab.casonline.org.uk
Address: 195C Drumry Road East, Drumchapel, G15 8NS
