Somerset Energy Advice volunteer - BS1 3LH Bridgewater, Taunton, Wellington, Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge, Chard, Minehead, Dulverton, Yeovil and Wincanton.
Are you looking for a rewarding volunteering role that involves talking to people, getting out and about in the community and giving practical energy saving advice?
Safe and Warm Somerset is a free advice service dedicated to helping people in Somerset stay warm and healthy in their homes. We\\\'re looking for volunteers to join our team.
We\\\'ll give you full training and lots of opportunities to connect with other volunteers.
What does the role involve?
Running a monthly stall in the community, giving face-to-face energy advice. This could include talking to people about their energy bills, how to save energy at home, how to work their heating controls or even energy saving home improvements like insulation in their home. Passing on people who may need more in-depth support to our team. Managing resources like information leaflets to distribute at the stall. Providing updates to project staff about how the stall is going, including providing rough numbers of people spoken to.
What skills are we looking for?
If you ...
Find it easy to chat to people of different ages and backgrounds. Have attention to detail and can record someone\\\'s details carefully and accurately. Are interested in helping people lower their bills and stay warm, while also reducing their carbon footprint. Are confident, friendly, and able to work independently. Are reliable and committed to attending events.
... then this role is for you!
You don\\\'t need any existing experience giving energy advice. We\\\'ll give you comprehensive training and you\\\'ll be supported to set up your stall, working alongside one of our experienced caseworkers to begin with. As you feel more confident you will take over running of the stall yourself.
We\\\'re looking for at least one volunteer to run a monthly stall in each of the following locations: Bridgewater, Taunton, Wellington, Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge, Chard, Minehead, Dulverton, Yeovil and Wincanton. If you\\\'re interested in doing more than one stall, please let us know.
Our training and support package:
We\\\'ll offer both on-the-job and formal training, including an opportunity to undertake a City and Guilds Energy Awareness qualification . Invitations to CSE Volunteer training and social events. Opportunity to join CSE staff seminars or meetings appropriate to the work you are doing. Travel expenses and subsistence paid for a full day of volunteering.
How to apply
If you\\\'re interested, please email with your name, location and phone number. We\\\'ll give you a call to have a chat about the role and to find out about you.
Executive Assistant - BS1 3LH Salary: Scale F (£34,788 to £41,669)
Closing date: Midday on Friday 14 March 2025.
We\\\'re looking for an creative, adaptable and self-motivated person with a positive work attitude who will provide the support to maximise the effectiveness of our Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team.
You\\\'ll be at the heart of the charity with duties including assisting on organisational governance and the operation of the Board of Trustees and its associated subgroups, as well as acting as a conduit for the external communications of the Chief Executive and other directors - specifically in relation to our policy and influence work.
To apply, download the information for applicants, job description and application form below.
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Wiltshire Community Outreach Energy Advisor - BS1 3LH Salary: £27,121 pro rata. (Part-time, fixed-term 12 Months)
Closing Date: 17:00 Thursday 20 March 2025
We are seeking an organised team-player who previously worked with or volunteered for the armed forces to deliver events, talks and presentations and give energy advice across South Wiltshire.
The postholder will conduct outreach to both the armed services community and vulnerable households and groups in Wiltshire, visiting homes and delivering training.
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Research & Consultancy Social justice in the energy transition Heat decarbonisation Local delivery for net zero Consultancy projects My community Engagement & planning Data & innovation Future generations Community projects My home How we help you Energy advice Grants & funding Advice Projects Resources About us Support us Our Impact Staff and trustees Accessibility News Retrofit services For homeowners Councils, housing providers & businesses Community-led retrofit Back to top ↑
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Job Title: Energy Caseworker - Somali Language Location : Bristol Salary: £27,121 per year pro rata Job Type: Part term, Fix term contract (12 months) About Us: CSE is a charity founded in 1979, that helps people and organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors meet the challenges of rising energy costs and climate change. We do this by giving advice, managing innovative energy projects...
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Wiltshire Community Outreach Energy AdvisorLocation : WiltshireSalary:
£27,121 per year pro rata, rising to £29,803 (pro rata) upon successful completion of probation period.Job Type:
Part time, Fixed term contract (12 months)About the role:Help deliver the UKSPF project by conducting outreach, home visits and training to both the armed services community and other vulnerable households and groups in Wiltshire.Duties and Responsibilities:An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:To travel across South Wiltshire to deliver events, talks and presentations and give advice to people in their own homes.To provide face-to-face support for Wiltshire residents with energy-related issues so that they can stay safe, warm and healthy at home.To deliver outreach support to Wiltshire's armed services community.Train health and community professionals and volunteers in those organisations to deliver basic energy advice, including refresher training.To identify energy improvements that can be made to a property and make appropriate referrals for them (such as ECO, Household Support Grant etc.).Deliver home visits for residents with multiple issues, who are unable to access support outside the home or via phone/internet.Refer clients appropriately for casework if they have more complex needs (e.g., billing issues, energy debt, supplier complaints).To help vulnerable clients make applications for grants and switch energy tariffs.Build on existing partnerships with health and community partners by providing in-depth training sessions covering the basics of energy advice, to enable these partners to support their clients themselves.Build new partnerships in Wiltshire, provide fuel poverty trigger-training sessions, and raise the profile of Warm and Safe Wiltshire.To provide administrative support to the delivery of the project and maintain accurate and detailed records of all interactions with clients.To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.About you:O' Level or GCSE maths and English or equivalentPreviously worked with or volunteered for the Armed Forces.Three of more years' experience of giving advice.Experience of customer service.Experience of taking a lead on the delivery and coordination of project-based activity.Ability to respond to vulnerable clients in a respectful and engaging manner.Ability to present complex information in an accessible and appropriate manner.Ability to work in a team and able to identify areas where their skills complement others.Ability to maintain admin systems independently and accurately.Able to work independently and use own initiative.Highly organised at managing time and workload.Benefits:CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.How to apply:Please click apply and you will be emailed an application form to complete and further instructions.Please note this application form will need to be returned for you to be considered for this role.Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Energy Outreach Coordinator, Sustainability Engagement Specialist, Energy Efficiency Consultant, Renewable Energy Advocate, and Environmental Program Liaison may also be considered.
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