Interviews will take place on 6 August 2025.
About the role
We are recruiting 3 new Financial Wellbeing Advisers
Energy Mentor x1
Generalist x1
Are you passionate about helping people navigate financial challenges?
This isn't just a job; it's a chance to transform lives. You'll be on the frontline, proactively tackling financial insecurity and fuel poverty head-on. You’ll empower our clients and champion financial wellbeing across Swindon!
You’ll provide multi-channel advice, including outreach events and home visits focusing on Income Maximisation, debt advice, energy advice and budgeting support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide generalist information and advice, with a focus on income maximisation and energy advice.
- Conduct client interviews face-to-face, over the phone, and during home visits.
- Educate individuals and groups on efficient energy usage and budget management.
- Support diverse communities with sensitive listening and questioning skills.
- Research and apply for local solutions like food bank or fuel vouchers.
- Promote the project at external events and deliver group education sessions.
- Monitor advice inquiries to contribute to research and campaigns.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- A natural at unpicking complex issues and supporting people in crisis.
- An expert listener with honed listening skills ready to empower clients
- Exceptional organisational skills and a "can-do" attitude.
- A genuine interest in community engagement
- Tech-savvy and digitally fluent.
- A team player who can commit to Citizens Advice principles
- A commitment to ongoing training, including passing the City and Guilds NEA Level 3 Energy Awareness exam within two months of starting.(we'll help you get there!).
BONUS POINTS FOR (but not essential!):
- A good understanding of fuel poverty and financial challenges.
- City and Guilds/NEA Energy Awareness qualification.
- Certificate in Generalist Advice Work or equivalent
You don’t have to be the finished article, if you have the drive and the right attitude we’ll help you develop your skills
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