Dosh has an exciting opportunity available for a Financial Advocate and Appointee to join our team based in Nottingham. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £31,521.10 per annum (pro rata).
Dosh is a not-for-profit company that supports people with a learning disability to have more control and more independence over their money. Dosh is a specialist company within the Thera Group and provides support to people with a learning disability in England, Scotland and Wales. The company was set up in 2007.
About the Financial Advocate and Appointee role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Nottingham for a Named Financial Advocate to act in the role of appointee and financial advocate for people with a learning disability.
Money is essential for so much of everyday life and how we use money can be a very personal thing. As an advocate you will support people to manage their finances. You will get to know the individuals and help them, their support team and family use their money to achieve their goals and live the life they choose. You will also be responsible for managing their benefit claims and budget and arranging bill payments. This will enable them to reach decisions, make informed choices and express their views, giving them more control and independence with their money.
Although this is a home-based role, it will include frequent travel to visit the individuals you support along with remote support from local advocates, managers and the administrative and finance teams based in our office in Grantham.
This role will suit people who have the ability and flexibility to travel, work mainly weekdays (although some evening and weekend work may be required) and can work from home.
Your Experience:
The successful applicant must show experience and knowledge of financial services or the benefits system.
We are looking for candidates with a commitment to improving the lives of adults with a learning disability, as well as a flexible, innovative and person-centred approach.
Skills & Experience of our Financial Advocate and Appointee:
Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail
Confident, articulate, and professional
Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!
The Benefits you will receive as our Financial Advocate and Appointee:
Annualised Hours guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles.
Flexible working hours for work life balance
33 days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
Employee support line to support you and your family.
Free nationally accredited training
Contributory Pension Scheme
Free Enhanced DBS check
Cycle to Work Scheme
Well-being initiatives
Access to thousands of retail discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group as our Financial Advocate and Appointee.
Thera is an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.
All posts are subject to DBS checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this role, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment