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Finance Benefit and Debt Advisor

Salary: 27783 pa Benefits.
Location: Exeter

Rebuilding your life whilst on probation is one of the toughest challenges a person can difficulties can often create additional barriers to moving forward. But with the right support its possible.

Were looking for aFinance Benefit and Debt Advisor someone with a rare mix of practicality compassion organisation and flexibility. We understand that rehabilitation isnt just about offering advice; its about pro-actively supporting someone to break down their financial barriers enabling them to move forward.

This is a demanding role; youll be working in a challenging environment with people who have complex needs and who can be reluctant to engage. But when you help someone break the cycle and you see them take real steps forward its a great feeling.

About the Role:

Primarily based out of the probation office youll provide information advice and support to individuals helping them regain control over their finances.

This is a busy role youll support multiple individuals at once ensuring each person gets the focused support they need while keeping meticulous records of every interaction to measure progress and ensure effective interventions. You will be chasing responses from stakeholders following up benefit applications and keeping across all aspects of money management for each person It can be a juggling act but for those you are working with this support is invaluable.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Advice and Support: Covering budgeting arranging payment plans accessing and applying for benefits support with opening bank accounts and supporting them to gain an understanding of their finances.
• Working with external agenciesSuch as local councils and charities housing providers utility providers and probation to provide practical support and guidance.
• Administration: You will keep meticulous records of every interaction ensuring effective interventions at each appointment.
• Group & 121 Delivery: Delivering support in various settings either through tailored support sessions or utilising set interventions and learning materials. Deliver workshops on financial literacy and money management alongside 121 interventions

What Were Looking For:

• Relationship Building:Youre able to connect with people at all levels engaging with key stakeholders within Probation and building relationships with Service Users in a way thats genuine and promotes trust.
• Compassionate non-judgemental approach: You will be supporting vulnerable people who may have complex needs mental health challenges or addiction.
• Organisation and time management:You can handle a busy caseload and stay on top of detailed records by effectively planning and managing your own diary.
• Safeguarding awareness: You are supporting complex individuals at a challenging time in their lives and will need to be able to identify any safeguarding risks. You will be fully supported following any challenging interventions.
• Flexibility:Youll need to be comfortable with change and be able to think on your feet.

Whilst we welcome those with lived experience this role requires an enhanced DBS check. As we wait for background checks to be completed youll have opportunities to shadow your colleagues ask questions and learn the ropes.

What We Offer:

At Ingeus we listen to our employees and have developed a benefits package that supports both your personal and professional well-being:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to trade for additional leave.
• EAP Support programme available 24/7 including 6 free counselling sessions.
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Up to 2 days of Community Giving (volunteering) each year to support a cause that matters to you.
• Eyecare vouchers to help with glasses or eye care.
• Exclusive discounts via Perks at Work.
• Cycle to Work scheme and travel season ticket loan.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Salary Finance offering financial education and advice.
• The opportunity to purchase extra benefits like critical illness cover and dental insurance.

At Ingeus our Justice division is dedicated to transforming lives and creating safer communities. We work alongside individuals on probation and those leaving prison to empower change provide opportunities and support rehabilitation. Our mission is to reduce reoffending build stronger communities and help people realise their potential.

About Ingeus:

At Ingeus we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated with dignity valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow. We are committed to supporting neurodiverse candidates and offer a clear and accessible application screening and interview process. Please contact us via email at for further details.

We may close this role early if we receive sufficient applications.