Job Title: Financial Advocate
Location: Lancashire - to cover Preston, Lytham St Annes and Blackburn area
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 25 hours
Salary: Up to £19,423.23 per annum
Contact: Sarah Bolger
Contact Details: Sarah.Bolger@dosh.org
Information: Home based role with occasional travel within Lancashire - We operate flexi time and flexible working.
Additional information: Full UK driving licence is essential.
Dosh
Dosh is a not-for-profit company that supports people with a learning disability to have more control and more independence over their money. Dosh is a specialist company within the Thera Group and provides support to people with a learning disability in England, Scotland and Wales. The company was set up in 2007.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Lancashire for a Named Financial Advocate to act in the role of appointee and financial advocate for people with a learning disability.
Money is essential for so much of everyday life and how we use money can be a very personal thing. As an advocate you will support people to manage their finances. You will get to know individuals and help them, their support team and family use their money to achieve their goals and live the life they choose. You will also be responsible for managing their benefit claims and budget and arranging bill payments. This will enable them to reach decisions, make informed choices and express their views, giving them more control and independence with their money.
Although this is a home-based role, you will be travelling regularly to visit the individuals in and around Preston, Blackburn and/or Lytham St Annes and do this with support from managers and the administrative and finance teams based in our office in Grantham.
This role will suit people who have the ability and flexibility to travel, work mainly weekdays (although some evening and weekend work may be required) and can work from home.
To understand more about the role, please read and download our job pack.
Your Experience
The successful applicant must show experience and knowledge of financial services or the benefits system.
We are looking for candidates with a commitment to improving the lives of adults with a learning disability, as well as a flexible, innovative and person-centred approach.
What are we looking for
1. Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
3. Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail
6. Confident, articulate, and professional
7. Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
8. Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!
The Benefits
1. Annualised Hours guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles.
2. Flexible working hours for work life balance
3. 33 days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
4. Employee support line to support you and your family.
5. Free nationally accredited training
6. Contributory Pension Scheme
7. Free Enhanced DBS check
8. Cycle to Work Scheme
9. Well-being initiatives
10. Access to thousands of retail discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
11. Access to Early Pay (T&C’s apply, excludes relief workers)
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment.
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