Financial Inclusion Specialist

DescriptionLocation: Worthing base working with Southdown clients across SussexSalary: £28,640 per annumPlus £1,000 essential car user allowance Hours: 37 per week What you''ll be doing:Are you passionate about financial inclusion? Join our team as a Financial Inclusion Specialist and help people build financial stability and confidence as they move forward in their support journey.Part of Southdown''s wider mental health and Learning disability services across Sussex, you''ll reassure staff and provide one to one support to clients, helping them navigate the benefits system, manage their money, and access the right support at the right time. You''ll be a go-to-expert on Welfare Benefits such as PIP and Universal Credit and work with clients to explore budgeting, maximise income, and reduce financial stress. This is a varied, client-facing role where no two days are the same. You''ll assess new clients, support people in crisis, run money management workshops, and work closely with other services. You''ll also help improve the service by sharing ideas and client feedback.We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience such as Welfare Rights Adviser, Benefits Adviser, Money and Debt Adviser, Financial Inclusion Officer, Support Worker, Housing Officer, or Mental Health Practitioner. Or you may be looking for a new challenge and believe you have the transferable skills to support people facing financial and mental health challenges. If you''re passionate about ..... full job details .....