Trustee

We are recruiting a Trustee to work closely with the Chair, other Board Members and staff to help the charity meet its vision and strategic objectives. This is an immensely rewarding role, working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality, and inclusivity. We’re open to applications from anyone with relevant senior level experience, but are particularly interested in hearing from those with demonstrable expertise in the following areas:

• Medium/large charity operations & company law and regulatory compliance
• Safeguarding
• Provision of welfare advice & care services
• Housing provision

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To apply for this role, please submit a CV and Covering Letter by email to susanarndt@sufra-nwlondon.org.uk, and complete our Equal Opportunities Form which is available here.

The deadline for applications is Monday 5th January. Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis.

*Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at the application stage please contact us by emailing admin@sufra-nwlondon.org.uk

General Advice Officer

We are recruiting a General Advice Officer to support with the delivery of advice and welfare support to vulnerable guests who access the Community Wellbeing Service, a local support hub offering relief from the rising cost of living for local families. The General Advice Officer will support our guests on a range of areas including benefits, immigration, housing, money management and access to training and employment services. The postholder will provide high quality welfare advice and guidance through weekly one-to-one advice sessions, undertake case work, work with partners to facilitate referrals, and provide support to advice volunteers.

The successful candidate must have at least two years’ experience delivering effective advice or in a similar capacity, demonstrate empathy, an understanding of the issues facing vulnerable people, and have in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of welfare benefits and housing policies/legislations, with a strong focus on achieving tangible outcomes for our guests.

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To apply for the role, please send the following documents to admin@sufra-nwlondon.org.uk:

1. 1. An up-to-date CV
   2. A covering letter (no more than 2 sides
   3. A completed equal opportunities form, which is available here.

In your cover letter, please describe:

• Why are you interested in working as an General Advice Officer at Sufra, and how do your values align with our mission?
• What experience do you have providing advice or support to individuals facing hardship?
• How do you approach complex or challenging situations when supporting advice guests? Describe how you break these situations down and help guests understand their options and next steps.

The deadline for applications is Monday 5th January. Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis.

Note: Applications without a tailored covering letter will not be considered.

*Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at the application stage please contact us by emailing admin@sufra-nwlondon.org.uk