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As a Customer Care Representative, you’ll be the first friendly face (or voice) people meet when they reach out for help with challenges like debt, housing, benefits, employment or consumer issues. You’ll play a key role in helping each person feel listened to, supported, and confident about their next steps. You’ll handle a mix of face-to-face, phone, and digital enquiries, working with empathy, patience, and clear communication. With full training provided, gain the skills to manage sensitive conversations, complete initial assessments, book appointments, and connect people to the right support services quickly and smoothly.
Job Responsibility:
Provide friendly, professional, and high-quality customer service as the first point of contact
Manage a range of enquiries via phone, email, web chat, WhatsApp, and in-person at our Triage Hub
Conduct initial assessments and book appointments with our advice specialists
Maintain accurate and confidential client information using our CRM system, always following GDPR and data protection requirements
Identify when to signpost or refer people to other organisations to ensure they receive the right support
Handle feedback or complaints with empathy, professionalism, and a focus on finding solutions
Approach sensitive or challenging conversations calmly, using good communication and de-escalation skills
Apply safeguarding principles in everyday work - training and guidance will be provided
Collaborate with colleagues and project partners to improve how people access and experience our service
Contribute to team meetings, training sessions, and occasional events at our East London hub and other venues as required
Requirements:
Essential Experience in providing customer service in person, over the phone or online
Clear and confident communicator with good spoken and written English
Strong active listening and questioning skills
Able to build trust with people from diverse backgrounds
Calm and empathetic approach when supporting people in distress or dealing with sensitive or challenging situations
Good emotional resilience and self-awareness, including recognising when to seek support
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage time, prioritise tasks and maintain attention to detail in a busy environment
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage time in a busy service environment
Collaborative, solutions focused approach
Confident using Apple MacBook, including Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, and CRM systems
Understanding of safeguarding principles and a willingness to apply these confidently after training
Knowledge of community services in a London context
Experience working or volunteering in advice, support, housing, debt, benefits, or other community-facing services
Nice to have:
Knowledge of community services in a London context
Experience working or volunteering in advice, support, housing, debt, benefits, or other community-facing services