At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents facing financial hardship with practical advice and guidance.
- Company: Join a supportive local authority team dedicated to financial inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, fully remote work, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Help vulnerable residents achieve financial stability and improve their wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial inclusion, welfare benefits, or debt advice is essential.
The predicted salary is between 16.9 - 16.9 £ per hour.
Location: Fully Remote
Rate: £16.90 per hour PAYE
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Until 31 January 2027 (initially)
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Financial Inclusion Officer to join a busy and supportive local authority team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in financial inclusion, welfare benefits, debt advice or housing support who is passionate about helping vulnerable residents improve their financial wellbeing.
The Role
You will manage a caseload of residents experiencing financial hardship, providing practical advice, guidance and support to help them maximise income, access benefits and grants, reduce debt and sustain their housing. Working with a range of partner agencies, you will help individuals achieve long-term financial stability.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of customers with complex financial needs.
- Provide advice on welfare benefits, budgeting and financial support.
- Support applications for hardship payments, discretionary grants and other funding.
- Help residents maximise household income and reduce financial hardship.
- Work closely with housing providers, debt advisers, Citizens Advice and other support organisations.
Financial Inclusion Officer employer: Lynx Employment Services
Join our dynamic team in Walsall as a Senior Planning Officer, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the community through effective planning enforcement. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values professional development and offers opportunities for growth within the local authority framework. Enjoy competitive pay and the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community while working alongside dedicated professionals.
