Finance, Benefits & Debt Adviser
Manchester
Up to £29,000 per annum
Full-time, Temporary (until December)
Job Description:
We are recruiting a Finance, Benefits & Debt (FBD) Adviser to deliver high-quality support to economically inactive adults on the Progression towards Inclusive Employment (PtIE) programme. The role involves providing tailored guidance to help participants overcome financial barriers, manage personal finances, and access benefits or third-sector support, enabling them to move closer to employment.
The role involves:
Supporting participants to resolve financial challenges through one-to-one and group interventions
Establishing debt and rent repayment plans and liaising with creditors, landlords and utility providers
Providing personal budgeting advice and reflective spending guidance
Assisting participants with benefit claims and helping them understand responsibilities for maintaining claims
Building strong relationships and developing personalised action plans
Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with contractual and data security standards
Promoting additional support options, such as food banks or credit unions
Collaborating with Keyworkers and escalating complex cases when required
Delivering training or information sessions as neededYou’ll need:
Experience working with economically inactive individuals or vulnerable customer groups
Strong knowledge of the benefits system and issues surrounding debt management
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust and motivate participants
Accredited qualification in information, advice and guidance
Good IT skills and the ability to work to targets and KPIs
Flexibility to work across locations and occasionally outside normal hours
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.
This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our