Please note: This is a fixed term position for 1 year with intent to find further funding to extend the contract.
Working hours: 28 hours per week across 4 days
Interview Date: To be confirmed
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed individual to join the Salvation Army Debt Advice Team as Area Debt Advice Coordinator.
You will be able to work across East Lothian, in this rewarding role, you will provide a service that is both caring and professional as you support our clients to become debt free.
Key Responsibilities:
Supported by the Salvation Army Divisional Debt Advice Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Dunbar Debt Advice centre as well as a case load of clients supporting them in finding a debt solution and helping them to maximise their income and minimise their expenditure. Outreach to other community centres to support clients in areas where advice is difficult to access. Ensuring all advise given meets regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
The ability and desire to continue and undertake new training as a debt adviser and good communication skills are essential in this position.
Administration, IT and advisory experience.
Understanding and be willing to work within the values and missions of The Salvation Army.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and a satisfactory PVG Check.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.