Scams Prevention Advisor

Are you passionate about helping older people stay safe from scams? Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have an exciting Scams Prevention Advisor opportunity!

Location: Home and field based across Nottingham City and County

Salary: -10,514.64 per annum

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 15 hours per week

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th November at 9am

About Us:

Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is a registered charity (number (phone number removed)) dedicated to making a positive difference to everyone we interact with. We work across Nottingham City and County to support older people, operating with values of integrity, respect, kindness and compassion. We celebrate differences and serve a diverse community.

Scams Prevention Advisor - The Role:

As a Scams Prevention Advisor and ambassador for Age UK Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, you will deliver engaging information and advice sessions to older people (50+) who are at risk of, or have experienced scams. Working independently within the community and as part of the Financial Wellbeing Team, you will help people recognise, avoid and report scams, empowering them to stay safe. You will work with statutory and non-statutory partner agencies to fight fraud, supporting both group sessions and one-to-one interactions.

Scams Prevention Advisor - Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver engaging scams awareness sessions to groups and individuals across Nottingham

- Support older people who have been subject to scams, helping them understand what happened and how to reduce future risks

- Work with community partners and statutory agencies to tackle fraud and scams

- Provide person-centred advice and information to vulnerable older people

- Work independently in the community whilst maintaining strong links with the wider team

Scams Prevention Advisor - You:

- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with confidence engaging diverse audiences

- Good understanding of the needs and concerns of older people

- Proven ICT skills

- Previous experience in community engagement, outreach or delivering information sessions is advantageous, though full training will be provided

Benefits:

- 24 days annual leave (pro rata)

- Public holidays

- 4% employer pension contribution (in line with auto-enrolment rules)

- Flexible working

- Blue Light Card access

- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

- Range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th November at 9am

To submit your CV for this exciting Scams Prevention Advisor opportunity, click Apply today!