Financial Inclusion Officer - FLK14647

Falkirk Council; Larbert; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Falkirk Council is seeking a dedicated Financial Inclusion Officer to support individuals and families in improving financial wellbeing by advising on welfare benefits, budgeting, and money management. You will help clients access essential services, contributing to poverty reduction and reducing inequalities in the community.

The role requires PVG scheme membership and offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with meaningful community impact. 18.5 hours per week, temporary until August 2027.

Qualifications

• IRRV Level 3 Certificate in Local Taxation, Welfare Benefits and Administration or an HNC (or equivalent qualification)
• Significant relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualification

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on welfare benefits to individuals and families
• Assist clients to maximise income, budgeting and money management
• Help people access other essential services and support

Skills

Significant relevant experience

Education

IRRV Level 3 Certificate in Local Taxation Welfare Benefits & Administration

HNC or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Advert

Falkirk Council is looking for a dedicated and proactive Financial Inclusion Officer to join our team. In this role, you will support individuals and families to improve their financial wellbeing by providing advice on welfare benefits, income maximisation, budgeting, and effective money management. You will also help people access other essential services. Your work will play an important part in reducing poverty, tackle inequalities, and ensuring everyone in our community can access the support they need.

This is ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping others, has strong communication skills, and enjoys working in a varied and fast paced environment.

This role requires an IRRV Level 3 Certificate in Local Taxation, Welfare Benefits and Administration, or an HNC (or equivalent qualification), or significant relevant experience.

You will work 18.5 hours per week.

This post is temporary until August 2027 due to service requirement.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership. The cost of this will be met by the preferred candidate.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Gordon Blair on 01324 503917.