Money Matters Caseworker

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH); Rochdale; Presencial; GBP 28 000 - 34 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Mileage allowance

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 extra days

5 extra days after 5 years

Pension matched up to 8%

Flexible smart working arrangements

Healthcare cashback and gym discount

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Volunteering days

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Resumo da oferta

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing is seeking a Money Matters Caseworker to join the Tenancy Sustainability Service. You will deliver specialist welfare benefits, debt advice and financial inclusion support to help customers maximise income and sustain tenancies.

Role involves case management, advocacy, and collaboration with partner organisations to improve financial resilience and prevent homelessness. A driving licence and IT proficiency are required; CertMAP is desirable.

Qualificações

• Experience providing advice in welfare benefits, debt or housing.
• Understanding of welfare benefits, debt and housing legislation.
• Experience managing a demanding caseload and prioritising effectively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with customers facing complex circumstances.
• Good IT skills and Microsoft Office.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialist welfare benefits, debt and financial inclusion advice.
• Help customers maximise income and access entitlements.
• Assist with benefit claims, reconsiderations, appeals and reviews.
• Address priority debts and establish realistic repayment plans.
• Work to prevent rent arrears, tenancy breakdown and homelessness.
• Identify and support vulnerable customers with tailored interventions.
• Access grants and external funding for essential needs and fuel poverty.
• Build relationships with local authorities, DWP, Citizens Advice and creditors.
• Deliver financial inclusion initiatives and campaigns.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service improvements.
• Provide training and advice to colleagues.

Conhecimentos

Welfare benefits knowledge

Debt advice

Housing experience

Customer support

IT skills

Driving licence

Formação académica

Institute of Money Advisers CertMAP (desirable)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Money Matters Caseworker
Rochdale
£31,344
Contract: Full Time (36.25 hours per week) Permanent

Are you passionate about helping people overcome financial challenges and achieve greater stability in their lives?

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing is looking for an experienced and customer-focused Money Matters Caseworker to join our Tenancy Sustainability Service. In this rewarding role, you'll provide specialist welfare benefits and debt advice, helping customers maximise their income, manage financial difficulties and sustain their tenancies.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's lives by providing practical support, expert guidance and advocacy to those facing complex financial circumstances.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Money Matters Caseworker, you'll manage a varied caseload and work directly with customers to improve their financial resilience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialist welfare benefits, debt and financial inclusion advice.
• Supporting customers to maximise income and access all available benefits and entitlements.
• Assisting with benefit claims, mandatory reconsiderations, appeals and reviews.
• Helping customers address priority debts and establish realistic repayment arrangements.
• Working proactively to prevent rent arrears, tenancy breakdown and homelessness.
• Identifying and supporting vulnerable customers with tailored interventions.
• Accessing grants and external funding to help customers with essential household needs and fuel poverty.
• Building strong relationships with key partner organisations including local authorities, the DWP, Citizens Advice, credit unions and creditors.
• Delivering financial inclusion initiatives, campaigns and projects that improve outcomes for customers.
• Maintaining accurate case records and contributing to service improvement initiatives.
• Providing advice, support and training to colleagues across the wider organisation.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone with a strong understanding of welfare rights, debt advice and customer support, who can confidently manage complex cases and deliver excellent outcomes.

You'll have:

• Experience providing advice and support in welfare benefits, debt, housing or a related field.
• A strong understanding of welfare benefits, debt and housing legislation.
• Experience managing a demanding caseload and prioritising effectively.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work with customers facing complex or challenging circumstances.
• A customer-focused approach with empathy and understanding of social issues.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to use multiple systems.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.

Institute of Money Advisers CertMAP qualification is desirable.

Why Join RBH?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to helping customers achieve financial independence and maintain successful tenancies. You'll work in a supportive environment where your expertise and commitment can have a lasting impact on individuals, families and communities.

What do we have to offer you?

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• Mileage allowance to cover business miles
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave.
• An additional 5 days leave after 5 years' service.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8%; death in service benefit.
• Flexible smart working arrangements.
• Healthcare cashback plan, virtual GP access and subsidised gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

RBH is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum requirements of the role.hful, accurate and based on your own experience.