At a Glance
- Tasks: Help clients navigate financial challenges and maximise their income through expert advice.
- Company: Join the Drumchapel Money Advice Centre, a supportive community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 28 days annual leave, and potential for career growth.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with limited weekend shifts; great team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by providing essential financial guidance.
- Qualifications: Experience in welfare rights or financial advice is a plus, but passion is key!
The predicted salary is between 26390 - 26390 £ per year.
Drumchapel Money Advice Centre is seeking a Benefits Advisor for a full-time position based in Glasgow. The salary is £26,390, and the role is funded until 31st March 2027, with potential for extension. The position requires 35 hours of work per week and offers 28 days of annual leave plus 12 public holidays.
Role
The successful applicant will assist in the development and implementation of the money advice service offered across the Glasgow North West area, working within the Money Advice Team covering welfare rights. Limited weekend and evening work may be required.
Core function:
The core function of the Benefits Advisor’s remit is to provide advice, assistance, and representation to clients with financial problems, covering all aspects of welfare rights and income maximisation.
Actual function:
The role has a variety of activities and considerations in managing the delivery of the objectives and outcomes of Drumchapel Money Advice Centre. The tasks will include the following:
- To provide advice and assistance to clients with financial problems
- To maximise the client’s income through advice on welfare benefits and other sources of financial assistance
- To offer appropriate assistance to individuals requiring help with financial budgeting
- To provide representation and advocacy at tribunals and other formal or informal hearings
- To keep up to date with developments in money advice and changes in relevant legislation
- To liaise with appropriate local and national debt and money advice agencies in addition to statutory agencies
- To cover potential outreach clinics and work at venues across the Glasgow West area, with limited weekend and evening work as required via rota
- Any other duties appropriate to the post
Application notes
An application pack is available for download below or from d-mac.org.uk/vacancies or DMAC, Unit 1, 15 Ladyloan Place, Glasgow, G15 8LB. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: Monday 20th July 2026. Drumchapel Money Advice Centre is an equal opportunities employer. The post is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory PVG check.
Contact Details:
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations Recruitment Team
