Financial Advocate And Appointee

Dosh; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A support organization for those with disabilities is seeking a Financial Advocate and Appointee in Gloucester to help individuals manage their finances and access services. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial services and a passion for improving lives. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits such as 33 days of annual leave and flexible working hours.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Free nationally accredited training

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee support line

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or the benefits system.
• Commitment to improving lives of adults with a learning disability.

Responsibilities

• Support people to manage their finances.
• Help individuals achieve goals and live their chosen life.
• Manage benefit claims and budgets.
• Arrange bill payments.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent numeracy skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Dosh has an exciting opportunity available for a Financial Advocate and Appointee to join our team based in Gloucester. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £31,521.10 per annum.

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 Financial Advocate and Appointee role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Gloucester for a Named Financial Advocate to act in the role of appointee and financial advocate for people with a learning disability.

Responsibilities

• Support people to manage their finances.
• Help individuals, their support team and family use their money to achieve their goals and live the life they choose.
• Manage benefit claims and budgets.
• Arrange bill payments.
• Assist clients to reach decisions, make informed choices and express their views.
• Provide support from home and make frequent travel visits to clients.

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.

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.

Skills & Experience

• 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!

Benefits

• 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.

If you have a passion for making a difference to people's lives, consider a career with Theragroup as our Financial Advocate and Appointee.

Equal Opportunities

Thera is an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.

All posts are subject to DBS checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For this role, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent.

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.