Dosh has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Advocate to join our team based in Lancashire, covering the Preston, Lytham St Anness and Blackburn area. You will join us on a part time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £19,423.23 per annum.
This is a home-based role with occasional travel within Lancashire - We operate flexi time and flexible working.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
About us
Dosh is a not-for-profit company that supports people with a learning disability to have more control and more independence over their money. Dosh is a specialist company within the Thera Group and provides support to people with a learning disability in England, Scotland and Wales. The company was set up in 2007.
About the role
As a Financial Advocate, you will act in the role of appointee and financial advocate for people with a learning disability.
Money is essential for so much of everyday life and how we use money can be a very personal thing. As an advocate, you will support people to manage their finances. You will get to know individuals and help them, their support team and family use their money to achieve their goals and live the life they choose. You will also be responsible for managing their benefit claims and budget and arranging bill payments. This will enable them to reach decisions, make informed choices and express their views, giving them more control and independence with their money.
Although this is a home-based role, you will be traveling regularly to visit the individuals in and around Preston, Blackburn and/or Lytham St Annes and do this with support from managers and the administrative and finance teams based in our office in Grantham.
This role will suit people who have the ability and flexibility to travel, work mainly weekdays (although some evening and weekend work may be required), and can work from home.
To understand more about the role, please read and download our job pack.
Your Experience
The successful applicant must show experience and knowledge of financial services or the benefits system.
We are looking for candidates with a commitment to improving the lives of adults with a learning disability, as well as a flexible, innovative and person-centred approach.
What are we looking for in our Financial Advocate?
- Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail
- Confident, articulate, and professional
- Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
- Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!
What are the benefits available to our Financial Advocate?
- Annualised Hours guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles.
- Flexible working hours for work life balance
- 33 days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
- Employee support line to support you and your family.
- Free nationally accredited training
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Free Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Well-being initiatives
- Access to thousands of retail discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
- Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers)
If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career as a Financial Advocate with Thera Group, please click "apply" now - we would like to hear from you
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment.