Financial Advocate And Appointee

Dosh; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Nottingham seeks a Named Financial Advocate to support individuals with learning disabilities in managing their finances. Responsibilities include managing benefit claims, budgeting, and arranging bill payments, all while offering compassionate, person-centered support. This home-based role offers a guaranteed monthly salary and flexible hours, promoting work-life balance.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Free nationally accredited training

Contributory pension scheme

Access to retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of financial services or the benefits system.
• Commitment to improving the lives of adults with a learning disability.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in managing their finances.
• Manage benefit claims and budgeting.
• Arrange bill payments.

Skills

Experience in financial services

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate and caring attitude

Job description

About the Financial Advocate and Appointee role

Dosh is a not‑for‑profit company that supports people with a learning disability to have more control and independence over their money. It is a specialist company within the Thera Group, providing support in England, Scotland, and Wales. The company was set up in 2007.

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Nottingham for a Named Financial Advocate to act as appointee and financial advocate for people with a learning disability. As an advocate you will support people to manage their finances and help them, their support team and family use their money to achieve their goals and live the life they choose. You will also be responsible for managing benefit claims, budgeting and arranging bill payments, enabling them to make informed choices and express their views, giving them more control and independence with their money.

Although this is a home‑based role, it will include frequent travel to visit the individuals you support, in addition to remote support from local advocates, managers and the administrative and finance teams based in our office in Grantham.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in managing their finances.
• Manage benefit claims and budgeting.
• Arrange bill payments.
• Conduct client visits, primarily on weekdays with occasional evenings or weekends.
• Collaborate with local teams and remote support staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience and knowledge of financial services or the benefits system.
• Commitment to improving the lives of adults with a learning disability.
• Flexible, innovative, and person‑centred approach.
• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills.
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Self‑starter with high motivation.
• Ability to work independently and learn quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Desire to embrace our values and vision.

Benefits

• Annualised hours with 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 for 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 disclose any convictions or cautions, 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.