Homes and Money Hub Specialist

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Birmingham is seeking a dynamic Homes and Money Hub Specialist to provide holistic support for residents facing financial difficulties and housing instability. This role requires empathetic, inclusive individuals committed to community welfare. Candidates should have experience working with local services and be able to deliver person-centred interventions.

Qualifications

• Commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• Experience in partnership working with local services.
• Ability to think creatively and act decisively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for residents in financial difficulty.
• Deliver holistic, person-centred support.
• Coordinate tailored interventions with local partners.

Skills

Inclusive

Empathetic

Problem-solving

Collaborative

Flexible

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Homes and Money Hub Specialist

Permanent

Grade 4 - £34,434 - £41,771

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Birmingham City Council is on an exciting improvement journey, and Early Intervention and Prevention is at the heart of this. High quality advice, information and guidance can make all the difference in supporting people to remain independent within their own homes and communities

We’re looking for a dynamic, compassionate, and community-driven individuals to join our newly redesigned Homes and Money Hub Specialist team located within our Community Libraries.This is your opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, resident-focused service that’s making a real impact across Birmingham.

About the Role

As a Homes and Money Hub Specialist, you will serve as the first point of contact for residents experiencing financial difficulties, housing instability, or seeking support with employment, learning opportunitiesand overall wellbeing.

Working from our friendly and inclusive Community Library Hubs, you will deliver holistic, person-centred support that empowers individuals and families to build resilience and remain independent within their communities.

You’ll manage a caseload, working closely with local partners and services to coordinate tailored interventions that address:

• Financial resilience through high quality benefits advice
• Housing stability
• Employment and skills development
• Digital inclusion and access to services
• Health and wellbeing support

What We’re Looking For

We want people who are:

• Inclusive and empathetic, with a strong commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion
• Problem-solvers, who can think creatively and act decisively
• Collaborative, with experience of working in partnership with local services
• Flexible, able to work across locations and support evening/weekend service delivery
• Safeguarding-aware, with a strong understanding of risk and vulnerability

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, andwe arecommitted to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Job Description and PersonSpecification

We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However, due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.