Trainee Generalist Adviser
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,780 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | East Midlands, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Citizens Advice Mid Mercia |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Do you have a passion for working in the heart of your local community and are driven by making a difference? Then Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is the organisation for you.
Our free and independent advice helps people solve problems in a confidential and impartial manner. Whatever the problem, we won’t turn people away. We make a difference. Our trusted brand and the quality of our research mean we make a real impact on behalf of the people who rely on us.
We are looking for two full-time Trainee Generalist Advisers to join our Core Advice Team.
apply here: https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/jobs/trainee-generalist-adviser-2
The role will be split between taking calls on our advice line where you will complete an assessment with the client and book them in for an advice appointment and you will also hold your own advice appointments with clients.
Experience is not necessary, but we are looking for someone who:
Has excellent communication skills
Can manage own time effectively with a keen eye for detail
Can complete tasks to the highest quality
Can monitor and maintain own standards ensuring work is accurate
Has worked in a public-facing role
Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate to enable them to carry out their role
Responsibilities / Key Tasks:
Interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills to allow clients to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities
To interpret information and present options to clients
To maintain confidentiality, use discretion and sound judgement in undertaking all areas of responsibilities
What we offer in return:
28 days entitlement plus bank holidays pro-rata
Full advice training is offered to all members of staff regardless of role to Advice Quality Standard (AQS)
Opportunities for further training and continuous professional development
Internal progression opportunities
Supportive environment
Paid DBS application, where applicable
5% pension contributions
3 month’s full contractual pay for maternity, upon meeting qualifying criteria
The essentials
Salary: £24,780 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Church Gresley; Marble Hall, Derby; Tamworth
Contract: fixed term until 31 March 2027 with possible extension subject to funding
Please visit our website to find the full Job Description and Person Specifications for this role and a helpful Candidate Guide on our recruitment process - https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/work-with-us
To apply - applications only via our website https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/jobs/trainee-generalist-adviser-2
Thank you for your interest in our vacancy. The above role is advertised on a rolling recruitment basis. We reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been appointed. If you do not hear back from us within 15 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please do not be discouraged from applying for other positions within our organisation.
We are a Disability Confident Employer
Citizens Advice Mid Mercia are an accredited (Level 1) Disability Confident employer, and values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds. We follow the social model of disability which believes that it is the barriers created by society which disable people. We will use reasonable adjustments wherever possible to remove those barriers.
Our free and independent advice helps people solve problems in a confidential and impartial manner. Whatever the problem, we won’t turn people away. We make a difference. Our trusted brand and the quality of our research mean we make a real impact on behalf of the people who rely on us.
We are looking for two full-time Trainee Generalist Advisers to join our Core Advice Team.
apply here: https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/jobs/trainee-generalist-adviser-2
The role will be split between taking calls on our advice line where you will complete an assessment with the client and book them in for an advice appointment and you will also hold your own advice appointments with clients.
Experience is not necessary, but we are looking for someone who:
Has excellent communication skills
Can manage own time effectively with a keen eye for detail
Can complete tasks to the highest quality
Can monitor and maintain own standards ensuring work is accurate
Has worked in a public-facing role
Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate to enable them to carry out their role
Responsibilities / Key Tasks:
Interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills to allow clients to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities
To interpret information and present options to clients
To maintain confidentiality, use discretion and sound judgement in undertaking all areas of responsibilities
What we offer in return:
28 days entitlement plus bank holidays pro-rata
Full advice training is offered to all members of staff regardless of role to Advice Quality Standard (AQS)
Opportunities for further training and continuous professional development
Internal progression opportunities
Supportive environment
Paid DBS application, where applicable
5% pension contributions
3 month’s full contractual pay for maternity, upon meeting qualifying criteria
The essentials
Salary: £24,780 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Church Gresley; Marble Hall, Derby; Tamworth
Contract: fixed term until 31 March 2027 with possible extension subject to funding
Please visit our website to find the full Job Description and Person Specifications for this role and a helpful Candidate Guide on our recruitment process - https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/work-with-us
To apply - applications only via our website https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/jobs/trainee-generalist-adviser-2
Thank you for your interest in our vacancy. The above role is advertised on a rolling recruitment basis. We reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been appointed. If you do not hear back from us within 15 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please do not be discouraged from applying for other positions within our organisation.
We are a Disability Confident Employer
Citizens Advice Mid Mercia are an accredited (Level 1) Disability Confident employer, and values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds. We follow the social model of disability which believes that it is the barriers created by society which disable people. We will use reasonable adjustments wherever possible to remove those barriers.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.