Hours: 28 hours per week / 4 days/0.8FTE or job share considered 2 x 2 days (14 hours)
Location: Royal Free Hospital
Contract Type: Fixed term to 31 March 2027, with possible extension subject to confirmation of funding
Start Date: As soon as possible
About Citizens Advice Camden
Citizens Advice Camden, part of the national Citizens Advice network, is a thriving local advice charity that provides information, advice and casework support to 10,000 individuals and families per year.
About the Role
To provide a high-quality welfare benefits advice service to people affected by cancer with the aim of maximizing their income and advising on a range of related social welfare issues.
To work effectively with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Macmillan Cancer Support and other relevant agencies, to ensure that people living with cancer who have been referred to the service are appropriately supported.
This role will primarily be based at the Citizens Advice Camden Welfare Advice Service at the Royal Free Hospital; some work may be undertaken at other sites. The Citizen Advice Camden office is based within the hospital’s Oncology department.
A satisfactory enhanced DBS check is required for this role. If you have a recent certificate (no more than 6 months) at the required level or are registered with the Update Service that would be ideal. If not, we can arrange a check.
How to Apply
To apply click the 'Apply for this job' button, provide the requested information and upload your completed APPLICATION FORM by the closing date. At the end of the online application process you will see a confirmation that your application has been submitted.
The application form plays a key part in our recruitment and selection process. We use the information you provide about your skills, experience, career and education history to decide whether or not to invite you for an interview. It is important that you complete the application form as fully and accurately as possible, ensuring that you give specific examples which demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role for which you are applying.
CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: Monday 7 September 2026 at 9.00am
Interview date: (tbc)
If you would like to have an informal confidential discussion about the role please contact Lucis Creme ([email protected]).
Application Pack
Job Description and Person Specification
Application Guidance Notes
Applicant Privacy Notice
Citizens Advice Camden is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
The successful candidate will be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK.
Contact: [email protected] for any queries.
Adviser (Royal Free Hospital - Macmillan) in London employer: Citizens Advice Camden
Citizens Advice Camden is an exceptional employer, dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable families in Camden. With over 85 years of experience, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside the unique opportunity to work directly with families at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Our commitment to providing free, impartial advice ensures that you will be part of a team that not only values your contributions but also fosters a sense of purpose in addressing the pressing needs of our community.
