Financial Inclusion Officer Fixed Term in Ballymena

TheFinancial Inclusion Officer will manage the provision of a high quality, professional in-house welfare advice service which enables service users to change their lives and strengthen communities. The Financial Inclusion Officer will be fully conversant with Welfare Reform and the Universal Credit system and how this impacts on service users. Reference: FHA04259 Hours: 37 per week Location: Ballymena / Greater Belfast Salary: £33,366 (SP23) - £37,938 (SP28) per annum The role is fixed term for a period of 12 months. To access the full criteria and to apply online, please click the \'Apply\' button. The Association Radius Housing provides quality and affordable social housing in over 80 towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland. We provide a range of services from sheltered housing for the over 55s and general needs housing for families and single people, as well as specialist care and support facilities for the frail, elderly, people with dementia and learning disabilities and other complex needs. Our aim is to be an employer of choice and to recruit employees who will embrace our vision and values and fulfil our performance standards within their role. To be shortlisted candidates need to provide evidence of the following as a minimum: 1. Relevant 3rd level qualification plus 1 year experience (in the last 5 years) delivering welfare benefits and money advice OR 3 years experience (in the last 5 years) delivering welfare benefits and money advice. AND 2. Comprehensive knowledge of the social security and welfare system as well as demonstrable understanding of Welfare Reform, Universal Credit and mitigation schemes. 3. Demonstrable experience in meeting deadlines and targets whilst managing a complex and varied workload 4. A current full driving licence and access to a suitable form of transport* In return we offer a range of benefits to employees including great on-job training, a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age), free employee health checks and a Cycle to Work scheme. Flexibility regarding working hours is also offered in some areas of the business. For further information on employee benefits go to the employee benefits section of our website. Closing date for applications is 31st August 2025 unless otherwise stated. Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting. Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same/similar vacancies which may arise. Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Skills: Welfare Reform Housing Association Advice NI Jobs Benefits: Great on-job training Contributory pension scheme Health cash plan41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15