Debt Adviser – Part-Time, Support Housing in Lancashire

Homeless Link; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Enhanced family friendly policies

Pension

Interest free travel loans

Tenancy deposit loan

Payroll giving

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Shelter is seeking a Debt Adviser to support clients across Blackburn with outreach in Lancashire. The role involves managing a varied caseload, delivering debt and housing advice, and helping clients secure housing and manage finances.

The post is part-time with flexible working considerations. You will assess needs, develop tailored plans, and work with diverse stakeholders to deliver effective support and advocacy.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing debt advice and advocacy.
• Ability to carry out casework related interviews, maintain detailed case records and deliver group workshops and presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including those with lived experience of homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload providing high quality debt and housing related advice and support.
• Conduct initial needs assessment and develop support/case plans to maximise income and affordability.
• Assist with securing housing and arranging debt repayment plans.
• Work collaboratively with other teams and organisations to support clients.

Skills

Debt advice

Advocacy

Needs assessment

Casework interviews

Group workshops

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Shelter is seeking a Debt Adviser to support clients across Blackburn with outreach in Lancashire. The role involves managing a varied caseload, delivering debt and housing advice, and helping clients secure housing and manage finances.

The post is part-time with flexible working considerations. You will assess needs, develop tailored plans, and work with diverse stakeholders to deliver effective support and advocacy.