At a Glance
- Tasks: Connect with residents to provide welfare advice and promote benefit uptake.
- Company: Local council dedicated to reducing poverty and enhancing financial resilience.
- Benefits: Flexible working, training opportunities, childcare scheme, and health support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and gain valuable experience in local government.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community and help shape a better future.
- Qualifications: 4 GCSEs at grade 5/B or above, including English and Maths.
The predicted salary is between 28571 - 37659 £ per year.
You will use LIFT to proactively contact identified residents and connect with them via telephone, email, letters and in-person visits. You will offer welfare advice, promote benefit uptake, ensuring residents can successfully access the help which is available to them. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated individual to deliver our Low-Income Family Tracker (LIFT) Programme. This role is central to the Council's commitment to reducing poverty and strengthening the financial resilience of local residents.
With at least 4 GCSEs at grade 5/B or above (including English and Maths), you will have experience working within or alongside local government, and a clear understanding of the role councils play in improving residents' welfare. Using strong written and verbal communication skills, you will produce reports, briefings, and updates for managers, committees, and elected members. You will also represent the Council at county-wide LIFT working groups and relevant meetings to share knowledge and champion best practice.
If you are looking to help shape a better future for others, we would love to hear from you! This position is funded by the UK Government's Crisis and Resilience Fund, and the programme will be delivered in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Services check.
In return, the council offers a range of benefits including:
- flexible working
- childcare scheme (in approved cases)
- training and development
- occupational health programme
- holiday and sickness scheme entitlements
Financial Inclusion Officer in Witchford employer: East Cambridgeshire District Council
As a Financial Inclusion Officer with the Council, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of local residents. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee growth through training and development opportunities, while our flexible working arrangements ensure a healthy work-life balance. Join us in our mission to reduce poverty and enhance financial resilience in the community, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a fulfilling career path.
Contact Details:
East Cambridgeshire District Council Recruitment Team
