Money, Debt & Benefit Adviser

Closing Date: 21st July 2026

Contract Type: Temporary

Salary: 38823 - 42276

Hours:35 per week

We are currently recruiting for a Money Debt & Benefits Adviser to provide full income maximisation welfare rights and money advice to Stirling residents regardless of tenure. The post-holder will work alongside existing Money Debt & Benefit Advisers and Income Maximisation and Budgeting Advisers.

This post is currently funded until 31^st August 2027.

Operating within the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers A Quality Assurance Framework as an accredited provider Stirling Councils Advice Stirling Team promotes the financial inclusion of direct money debt and benefits advice; giving people the knowledge tools and confidence to be able to resolve matters themselves; or provide specialist advice and support to implement the advice; and make referrals to other complementary services when further help is required for additional support needs. The team:

• Work towards the alleviation of hardship and disadvantage by providing information advice and assistance on money debt and related issues;
• Promote the financial wellbeing of citizens in Stirling; and
• Contribute to the development of strategies and interventions to reduce financial exclusion in Stirling.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If youve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships) disability gender identity sexual orientation religion belief or race.

Job Description

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The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangementswhere the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme