5 weeks paid holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata) plus additional leave for long service.
Continuing learning and development opportunities
Pension Scheme with 5% Employer Contribution
Flexible, family friendly employer with scope for home working and flexible hours.
Working for a frontline charity supporting the local community
Smartphone and Laptop (dependent on role)
We currently have vacancies for
Cost of Living Caseworker (Temporary Cover)
The Vale Pantry Caseworker (Temporary Cover)
Please scroll down for details of these roles and how to apply for them.
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Citizens Advice Central Dorset is committed to principles of equality, and values diversity
We are looking for cover for the Cost of Living Caseworker role in the North Dorset area. This temporary position is for 18.5 hours per week and will run from 2 January 2026 until 2 April 2026.
The role will provide direct support to clients affected by the cost of living crisis. By focusing on income maximisation, the postholder will help local people to access the full range of benefits to which they are entitled, as well as identify other forms of financial support, including grants. A key part of the role will involve working with local partners such as Food Banks and community organisations to receive referrals and ensure clients have access to the widest possible range of resources.
The postholder will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting people in financial hardship, along with an understanding of the challenges they face. They will also uphold equality and diversity principles and actively challenge discrimination in all its forms.
Location: Gillingham Citizens Advice Office
Hours: 18,5 per week
Contract: 2 January 2026 – 2 April 2026 (temporary cover)
Hourly rate: £16.03
Closing Date: 10th November 2025
Apply for this Vacancy
To apply for this role please download and complete the Application Form (word document) using the relevant Job Description and Person Specification and Guidance Notes for reference.
Please complete the Application Form electronically and email to hr@centralca.org.uk.
Please do not include a CV with your application as it will not be accepted as part of the application process.
We are looking for cover for the Caseworker role at The Vale Pantry in Sturminster Newton. This temporary position is for 12 hours per week and will run from 2 January 2026 until 2 April 2026. The role will continue the important work of supporting clients across two subject areas at The Vale Pantry Foodbank.
Location: The Vale Pantry, Sturminster Newton
Hours: 12 per week
Period: 2 January 2026 – 2 April 2026 (temporary cover)
Hourly rate: £16.03
Closing Date: 10th November 2025
Apply for this Vacancy
To apply for this role please download and complete the Application Form (word document) using the relevant Job Description and Person Specification and Guidance Notes for reference.
Please complete the Application Form electronically and email to hr@centralca.org.uk.
Please do not include a CV with your application as it will not be accepted as part of the application process.
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