Finance, Benefit and Debt Advisor

Clinks; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinks is looking for a Finance, Benefit, and Debt Advisor to support individuals in prison or under probation. This rewarding role involves assisting clients with financial management, reducing debt anxiety, and aiding their reintegration into society. Important skills include strong interpersonal abilities and experience in advising on financial issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in training, advice, guidance, and counselling.
• Experience working with ex-offenders or individuals with barriers.
• High administrative accuracy and data security.

Responsibilities

• Assist offenders with financial issues and create action plans.
• Communicate with suppliers and creditors for debt resolution.
• Provide budgeting and personal finance management advice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting skills

Adaptability

Training experience

Understanding of debt issues

Tools

MI systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Salary (full time equivalent)

Closing Date

Type

Paid

Hours

Full Time

Location

Region

Leeds

Finance, Benefit and Debt Advisor

The Growth Company’s (GC) Justice Services are seeking a Finance, Benefit, and Debt Advisor.

Working as a Finance, Benefit, and Debt (FBD) Advisor within the Justice Services of The Growth Company means you'll be directly supporting individuals in prison or under probation—a role that is both challenging and deeply rewarding.

People in the justice system often face complex financial issues that can be overwhelming and act as barriers to rehabilitation. As an FBD Advisor, you’ll help individuals:

• Regain control over their finances, which is a crucial step toward rebuilding their lives.
• Reduce stress and anxiety related to debt and financial instability.
• Improve their chances of successful reintegration into society by ensuring they have access to the financial support they’re entitled to.

Your work can be life-changing. For many, this is the first time they’ve had someone help them understand and manage their money. You’ll be a trusted guide, helping them navigate a system that often feels inaccessible.

This role will be full time working in custody at HMP Leeds or HMP Wealstun. (Please specify on your application which location would be preferred.)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist offenders with financial issues through capacity-building, personal finance management, debt repayment plans, and access to benefits or third-sector support.
• Work with participants in prison settings to help them access benefits and resolve debt issues.
• Provide personal spending advice and budgetary skills training.
• Communicate with utility suppliers, creditors, banks, and credit unions.
• Develop positive relationships with participants to create action plans.
• Adapt support to service user learning styles (face-to-face, telephony).
• Ensure progress by following up on service user actions.
• Advocate for additional support options (e.g., food banks, credit unions).

About you

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Competence with MI systems, spreadsheets, diaries, and email.
• Willingness to travel and adapt.
• Confidence and self-motivation.

Skills Required

• Experience in training, advice, guidance, and counselling.
• Experience working with ex-offenders or individuals with barriers.
• Knowledge of debt issues and personal finance mismanagement.
• Proven ability to meet targets in high-performance environments.
• Familiarity with the welfare-to-work sector and its customer base.
• Knowledge of training, education, and employment opportunities.
• High level of administrative accuracy and data security.