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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 1d

Think you can spot a scam? 🤔 They're getting trickier.

This #ScamsAwarenessWeek we’re sharing simple tips and signs to help you stay one step ahead.

Head over to our website for our advice ⤵️
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#InvestmentScams #ScamAware #Plymouth #Advice

Top 5 scams you need to know

It pays to stay #ScamAware

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 4d

Update about our opening hours next week ℹ
Our services will open at 10.30am on Tuesday 21st October.

We're opening a bit later than usual as we'll be getting together for an office meeting.

To get advice while we're closed, visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk/.

#AdviceInPlymouth #Update #Plymouth

Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 6d

✅ Get free, confidential and non-judgmental debt advice you can trust - fill out a quick online form to request a call back from our local debt team: citizensadviceplymouth.org.uk/debt-and-mon...

#Plymouth #DebtAdvice #FinancialFreedom

Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 6d

2️⃣ From there, we’ll explore your options - whether that’s negotiating with creditors, finding ways to reduce your payments, or getting the right debt solution in place for you ⤵️

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 6d

Don’t forget we’re here for you if you need support to find a way forward with your debt.

1️⃣ We can help you take a clear look at your income and spending so you can understand your financial situation and what’s affordable ⤵️

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 6d

⚡ Worried about your energy bills? Reset Energy Advice can help.

✅ Free, impartial guidance from trusted experts
✅ Tips to cut your bills and save energy
✅ Advice tailored to your home and needs

Find out more ➡️ resetenergyadvice.org.uk

#EnergyBills #Advice #Plymouth #Free #MoneySavingTips

Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 8d

You might feel you're working too many hours if you’re working overtime a lot.

✅ Check what your contract says about doing work on top of your usual working hours.

What you need to know ⤵️
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#EmploymentRights #Plymouth #EmploymentLaw #Advice

Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 11d

Congratulations to Sophie, our winner, who successfully completed the ‘longest biscuit dunk’ 🏆 Can you beat her time of 32.71 seconds?

💡Looking for free mental health resources or more information about this year's theme? Check out the MentalHealthFoundation website.

#WMHD #WMHD25 #Plymouth

Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 11d

Yesterday we celebrated #WorldMentalHealthDay 2025
by holding a #TeaAndTalk with a difference, as colleagues across the office went head to head in a biscuit dunking competition! 🍪☕

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 12d

Visit our vacancies page for more details about the role, including the skills we're looking for and how to apply - multiple roles available!

citizensadviceplymouth.org.uk/2025/10/07/t...

#CharityJobs #JobOpportunity #CareerDevelopment #Plymouth #InclusionWorkplace #TrainingProvided

Telephone Debt Adviser | Citizens Advice Plymouth

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 12d

📣 New opportunities to join our team! 📣

As a Telephone Debt Adviser, you'll be making a real difference to people's lives through tailored and empowering advice.

📃 Full-time, permanent contract
💷 Starting salary £25,493.00
🏠 Hybrid working
🧑‍🏫 Training provided

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 12d

Our consumer service received almost 37,000 complaints about home maintenance and improvements in the past year.

If you’ve had problems with building work, our advice can help.

Find out more on our website⤵️
bit.ly/3ImMKoB

#ConsumerRights #Plymouth #Advice

Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 15d

On average, people who call and negotiate for money off their mobile and broadband bills can save more than £325.

But almost 1 in 5 people don’t negotiate or switch at all.

Here’s what you need to know about switching ⤵️
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#Advice #Plymouth #AdviceForLife #MoneySavingTips

Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 18d

About us:
We're committed to being an #InclusiveWorkplace with a focus on wellbeing & development.
Head over to our website for more details & to apply before 10th October at 9am! tinyurl.com/mr3xcpnh

#CharityJobs #JobAlert #Plymouth #InclusiveWorkplace #CareerDevelopment

Assessor – Utilities | Citizens Advice Plymouth

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 18d

Closing soon!

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference? Join our welcoming team as a Utilities Assessor!

About the role:

📞 Telephone based
📃 Full-time, permanent contract
💷 Starting salary £24,242.40
👩‍🏫 Full #TrainingProvided
✨ Employee benefits

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 21d

This year’s agenda included team updates and interactive coaching culture sessions, followed by an afternoon of games and crafting activities.

Thank you to @Albion_RFC for hosting us!

#OfficeCulture #Plymouth #TeamWork

Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 21d

It was fantastic to get the whole office together last week for our 2025 Away Day!

Our annual Away Day is always an important date in the office calendar, providing an opportunity to reflect on our work, collaborate on exciting ideas to take us forward – & have a bit of fun!

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 23d

💡Don't forget that help is available if you're finding it hard to keep up with your energy bills:

✅ Contact your supplier & ask what support they offer
✅ Contact us for advice on ways to reduce your household costs & increase your budget

#EnergyBillsUK #Advice #Plymouth

Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 23d

If you're on a price-capped energy tariff, remember to submit a meter reading before the #EnergyPriceCap goes up on 1st October, to make sure you pay the lower charge for energy used up until the Cap change.

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 25d

👋 Just started uni?

There’s a lot to navigate if you’re moving into #StudentAccommodation. We can help you to understand your rights and responsibilities.

Check our online advice ⤵️
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#AdviceForStudents #Advice #AdviceInPlymouth #Plymouth

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 27d

Visit our vacancies page for more details and to download an application pack - multiple roles available! citizensadviceplymouth.org.uk/vacancies/

#CharityJobs #NonProfitCareers #JobAlert #WorkWithPurpose #Plymouth #InclusiveWorkplace #TrainingProvided #DisabilityConfident

Vacancies | Citizens Advice Plymouth

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 27d

📣 Join our team as a Utilities Assessor! 📣

📃 Full-time, permanent contract
💷 Starting salary £24,242.40
🏠 Hybrid working
✨Range of employee benefits
💜 inclusive workplace welcoming suitably skilled applicants from all backgrounds

@plymouthcc.bsky.social @charityjobfinder.bsky.social

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 28d

Keep an eye on our events calendar to stay up to date on where we are - we've recently added some new drop-in locations... tinyurl.com/2s79kv7m

#PlymouthEvents #CommunityCelebration #DiversityMatters #Plymouth #FreeEvent #WeAreCitizensAdvice

Events from June 6, 2023 – June 28, 2023 – Citizens Advice Plymouth

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · 28d

We're really looking forward to a celebration of community & diversity at the Respect Festival this Saturday 💜

Drop by the Armada Way Piazza for live music and more from 11am - 5pm - or join the parade from Tavistock Place from 10.30am!🎊

🎟️ free!

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Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · Sep 20

UPDATE: this event has sadly been cancelled due to the weather conditions.

Citizens Advice Plymouth @citizensadviceplym.bsky.social · Sep 17

We're looking forward to the #Plymouth Neurodiversity Festival this Saturday!
This is the second year this special event has taken place✨

Head down for live music, wellbeing activities & to talk to lots of different organisations providing support in the city - including us ☺️