Please note this is a fixed term position for 2 years
Working hours: 14 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed individual to join The Salvation Debt Advice Team. You will be able to work in Dunbar, 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 Debt Advice Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the coordinator in managing the service at Dunbar St. Anne’s Episcopal Church. 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. You will be working alongside the coordinator and volunteers, and work in partnership with referral agencies. Ensuring all advice given meets regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate will have:
The ability and desire to continue and undertake new training as a debt adviser and good communication skills are essential in this position, in addition to administration, IT and advisory experience. You will also understand and be willing to work within the 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 will be subject to satisfactory references, PVG disclosure check and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.
As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.
The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
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.
