Join our team as a Financial Inclusion Specialist and help people build financial stability and confidence as they move forward in their recovery journey.
Provide one-to-one support to clients experiencing mental health challenges, helping them navigate the benefits system, manage their money, and access the right support at the right time.
Be a go-to expert on welfare benefits such as PIP, ESA, Jobseeker’s Allowance, and Universal Credit, and work with clients to explore budgeting, maximise income, and reduce financial stress.
Assess new clients, support people in crisis, run money management workshops, and work closely with other services.
Help improve the service by sharing ideas and client feedback.
Requirements
Experience supporting people with mental health needs, including those in crisis or facing complex challenges
Strong working knowledge of UK benefits and welfare entitlements
Experience giving budgeting advice, completing benefit calculations, and challenging decisions
Confidence managing risk and co-creating safety plans
Strong communication and partnership skills
A standard DBS check (paid for by Southdown)
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Familiarity with the principles of co-production and personalised care
Experience facilitating financial capability workshops or training sessions
Knowledge of employment and education pathways to help clients move forward
Benefits
Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.