Financial Empowerment Keyworker for Women

THE NELSON TRUST; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Bank holidays

6% employer pension

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Death in service benefit

Refer a Friend

Blue Light Card discounts

Eye care scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

The Nelson Trust, Somerset Women’s Centre, is seeking a Finance, Benefits & Debt Keyworker to empower women to improve financial wellbeing, access benefits and manage debt. The role involves practical support, advocacy and guidance across Somerset.

You will work with women in a trauma-informed, strengths-based setting, delivering workshops, building partnerships with local services and supporting financial resilience and independence. This is a female-only position under Equality Act exemptions.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle, with willingness to travel across Somerset.
• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a non-judgemental approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support around benefits, budgeting, income maximisation, financial capability and debt management.
• Support women with benefit applications, appeals, grants and accessing additional sources of financial assistance.
• Advocate on behalf of women with external agencies to resolve financial difficulties.
• Deliver workshops and group sessions on financial literacy and budgeting.
• Develop partnerships with local organisations to create referral pathways.
• Work in a trauma-informed, strengths-based way to empower women.

Skills

Driving licence

Vehicle access

IT & admin skills

Communication

Caseload management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Nelson Trust, Somerset Women’s Centre, is seeking a Finance, Benefits & Debt Keyworker to empower women to improve financial wellbeing, access benefits and manage debt. The role involves practical support, advocacy and guidance across Somerset.

You will work with women in a trauma-informed, strengths-based setting, delivering workshops, building partnerships with local services and supporting financial resilience and independence. This is a female-only position under Equality Act exemptions.