Finance/Debt Advisor - Ex-Offenders

Aspire Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance/Debt Advisor to support individuals, particularly ex-offenders, in managing their finances and debt. The role requires experience in providing tailored support within community and prison settings. You will help clients establish repayment plans and access necessary benefits. Strong communication skills and experience with marginalized groups are essential. This full-time position offers a salary up to £27,500 annually. Travel may be required for on-site support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people to manage their wider debt.
• Ability to motivate and build trust with individuals.
• Confidence working to targets in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload providing one-to-one support.
• Help participants address debt and improve budgeting skills.
• Guide individuals through benefit access and responsibilities.
• Liaise with landlords and creditors to resolve issues.
• Ensure accurate recording of all interactions and progress.

Skills

Experience working with ex-offenders or marginalised groups

Strong understanding of debt and personal finance

Excellent communication skills

Good organisation and IT skills

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Finance/Debt Advisor - Ex-Offenders

AcrossLeeds, Huddersfield, Dewsbury

Up to £27,500 per year

Full-time, Permanent

Job Description: We are recruiting an FBD Advisor to support people in the community (probation service/Activity Hubs) with finances, benefits and debt advice and support. The role focuses on helping individuals stabilise their financial situation, access the right benefits and work towards greater independence. You’ll work in both community and prison settings, delivering high-quality, compliant support that makes a genuine difference.

Please note: this is not a role suitable for debt collectors or those working in financial institutions, you need experience supporting people to manage their wider debt.

What you’ll do

• Manage a varied caseload, providing one-to-one support in probation servicesettings.
• Help participants address debt, set up repayment plans and improve budgeting skills.
• Guide individuals through benefit access and the responsibilities linked to claims.
• Liaise with landlords, creditors and other organisations to resolve practical issues.
• Ensure accurate, timely recording of all interactions and progress.

What you’ll bring

• Experience working with ex-offenders or marginalised groups.
• Strong understanding of debt, personal finance challenges and benefit requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and build trust.
• Confidence working to targets, with good organisation and IT skills.
• Flexibility to travel and work within prison environments when required.

Due to the nature of this role, you will have access to your own vehicle and you will be required to complete an online Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and enhanced security clearance vetting. If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV. This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment. Please be aware we receive a high volume of applications and regularly receive applications from candidates who exceed the job credentials. We will only contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. Should you apply for this role, we will process your data as detailed in our Privacy Policy and by applying for this opportunity I agree that Aspire Recruitment will keep me informed about potential employment opportunities regularly and that I can choose to opt out of receiving information at any time.