Financial Inclusion Officer(s)

Closing Date: Friday 16 Nov 2018

Ref Number: FIO/4950/1118

Financial Inclusion Officer(s)

37 Hours per week

Salary Scale £25,500 - £30,600

Job reference FIO/4950/1118

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Essential Criteria:-

• 5 GCSE’s (Grades A-C to include Mathematics and English Language) or equivalent; and a minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering welfare benefits and money/debt advice Or

  5 years’ experience delivering welfare benefits and money/debt advice

• Practical knowledge and experience of welfare benefits and money advice

• A basic understanding of housing legislation, in relation to tenancy conditions and rent collection

• Ability to deal sensitively and professionally with customers who are experiencing financial hardship and who may be vulnerable and/or under extreme stress, in a manner that recognises their needs while meeting service objectives.

 

Desirable:-

• Welfare Rights Advice qualification

• Completion of Financial Capability/ Advice training

• Knowledge and understanding of fuel poverty and its impacts

• Ability to contribute to continuous service improvement and review, including taking responsibility for implementing the Financial Inclusion Strategy and related procedures.

 

Benefits include:-

• Health Cash Plan

• Death in Service Benefit

• Flexible working hours

• Contributory pension scheme

• Essential car user allowance.

 

For full person specification and job description, please refer to the application pack which can be accessed below or requested by telephoning:  028 9044 1301 quoting the job reference number.

 

Completed application forms should be returned by 12 noon on Friday 16^th November 2018.   

 

Please note, the Association reserves the right to create a reserve list following the interview process.

                                                                                   

NB: The panel may enhance the criteria in order to facilitate short-listing of the post.

 

“Choice Housing Ireland Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer”.