Financial Resilience Officer

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Financial Resilience Officer for our client a local government organisation based in Teignbridge.The successful post holder will support financially vulnerable residents by identifying and determining entitlement to all forms of support available within the organisation and the wider community. Working with residents to help identify the root causes of poverty and financial hardship, whilst working collaboratively with internal services, statutory agencies, charities and partner organisations to help residents build long-term financial resilience.This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend.Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:Work with residents who are financially vulnerable or at risk of becoming financially vulnerable by undertaking financial needs and budget assessments.Identify and determine entitlement to financial support schemes available through the organisation, including discretionary housing payments, exceptional hardship funding, crisis and resilience support schemes and other available assistance.Carry out income maximisation assessments and provide support to help residents access benefits and financial assistance available to them.Build trusted relationships with residents and confidently manage sensitive and difficult conversations in a professional and empathetic manner.Assess whether applicants are owed a housing duty under homelessness legislation where ..... full job details .....