Overview
The Growth Company’s (GC) Justice Services are hiring a Finance, Benefit, and Debt (FBD) Advisor to support individuals in prison or on probation. This role is both challenging and deeply rewarding, helping people overcome financial barriers to rehabilitation. The starting salary is £27,500, increasing to £30,000 per annum after successful completion of the probationary period. This full‑time role works across Hull/Humberside community locations. Travelling is required; a UK driving licence and a car are recommended.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist offenders with financial issues through capacity‑building, personal finance management, debt repayment plans, and access to benefits or third‑sector support.
* Work with participants in prison settings to help them access benefits and resolve debt issues.
* Provide personal spending advice and budgetary skills training.
* Communicate with utility suppliers, creditors, banks, and credit unions.
* Develop positive relationships with participants to create action plans.
* Adapt support to service‑user learning styles (face‑to‑face, telephony).
* Ensure progress by following up on service‑user actions.
* Advocate for additional support options (e.g., food banks, credit unions).
About You
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Competence with MI systems, spreadsheets, diaries, and e‑mail.
* Willingness to travel and adapt.
* Confidence and self‑motivation.
Skills Required
* Experience in training, advice, guidance, and counselling.
* Experience working with ex‑offenders or individuals with barriers.
* Knowledge of debt issues and personal finance mismanagement.
* Proven ability to meet targets in high‑performance environments.
* Familiarity with the welfare‑to‑work sector and its customer base.
* Knowledge of training, education, and employment opportunities.
* High level of administrative accuracy and data security.
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