Plus £1,000 essential car user allowance
Are you passionate about financial inclusion? Join our team as a Financial Inclusion Specialist and help people build financial stability and confidence as they move forward in their support journey.
Part of Southdowns wider mental health and Learning disability services across Sussex, youll reassure staff and provide one to one support to clients, helping them navigate the benefits system, manage their money, and access the right support at the right time. Youll be a go-to-expert on Welfare Benefits such as PIP and Universal Credit and work with clients to explore budgeting, maximise income, and reduce financial stress.
You'll also help improve the service by sharing ideas and client feedback.
We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience such as Welfare Rights Adviser, Benefits Adviser, Money and Debt Adviser, Financial Inclusion Officer, Support Worker, Housing Officer, or Mental Health Practitioner. Or you may be looking for a new challenge and believe you have the transferable skills to support people facing financial and mental health challenges. If youre passionate about helping others build stability and confidence, wed love to hear from you.
Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
Confidence managing risk and co-creating safety plans
A standard DBS check (paid for by Southdown)
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Experience facilitating financial capability workshops or training sessions
Knowledge of employment and education pathways to help clients move forward
Training:
Our award-winning in-house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.
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