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Volunteer Client Support Assistant

Citizens Advice in West Sussex (North, South, East)

Main Duties and Responsibilities Engage with the client to build rapport and trust Access appropriate websites and identify relevant forms and self-help information Empower the client to complete any parts of the form that they are able to do themselves Work through the form with the client to help them understand how the questions relate to them and their situation, and how it affects their life Using interviewing skills, identify and gather additional relevant information and evidence if appropriate to ensure best chance of success for the client Include any necessary medical or supporting evidence Ensure the client is clear on next steps including who is to send the form, what happens next and what further support we can or cannot provide Record the appointment appropriately on our database system, and upload any scanned documents Seek support from the Supervisor as needed Personal Skills and Qualities Specific qualifications or experience are not required to train for the role, but you will need to:. Be empathetic and have good interpersonal communication skills Have good interviewing skills, including effective questioning, listening and the ability to move the interview forward in a timely fashion Be able to analyse symptoms/impact and ability to match questions to the relevant descriptors Have good IT/typing/recording skills

What skills do I need?

Specific qualifications or experience are not required to train for the role, but you will need to:. Be empathetic and have good interpersonal communication skills Have good interviewing skills, including effective questioning, listening and the ability to move the interview forward in a timely fashion Be able to analyse symptoms/impact and ability to match questions to the relevant descriptors Have good IT/typing/recording skills

When do I need to be available?

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Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • No specific interest
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Administration and Office
  • Advice and Information
  • Supporting Charities
  • Supporting People and Befriending
  • Details
  • Driving Licence & Vehicle Required
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Application Process
  • Application Form
  • Informal Discussion
  • References

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