Financial Inclusion Officer
Gateshead
Salary:
£24,150 per annum pro-rata
The band goes up to £27,038 per annum, however, this is dependent on annual performance reviews.
Part time role:
14 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM with some flexibility to meet the requirements of the poss
(12 month initial fixed term contract with potential for extension subject to funding being secured)
Job Purpose:
We are looking for an experienced Financial Inclusion Officer to join our Aspire Team
You will be working as part of the Changing Futures team to provide personalised financial capability support to people engaging with the project. You will provide support to help to access bank accounts, assist with welfare benefit applications and income maximisation, signposting for debt advice, delivering education work to improve individual confidence and financial capability, including household budgeting in order to support independent living and tenancy sustainment.
Changing Futures is a four-year, £64 million programme that seeks to test new ways of working across the public sector and community sector to improve outcomes for individuals, services and the system in relation to multiple disadvantage. This work has a focus on working with individuals experiencing disadvantage including (and not limited to) addiction, mental health, involvement in the criminal justice system, domestic abuse and homelessness.
For an informal chat or to find out more about the role and our other vacancies please contact: Sonia Snell (Project Team Leader) Sonia.Snell@oasiscommunityhousing.org
Closing date for applications is Friday 15th December 2023 at 12:00PM
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, meeting essential criteria and Enhanced DBS (dependent on role).
To apply for this role, please use the Apply link below. Using the links to the Job Description, Guidance and our Ethos and Values.
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Financial Inclusion Officer Job Description
Guidance on Completing an Application
Oasis Community Housing Ethos and Values