Financial Advocate

Overview

Job Title: Financial Advocate and Appointee

Location: Dorset

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 25 - 39 hours (part-time and full-time opportunities)

Information: Home based role which will include frequent travel to visit the individuals you support. We also operate flexi time and flexible working. Drivers required.

Dosh

Dosh is a not-for-profit company that supports people with a learning disability to have more control and more independence over their money. Dosh is a specialist company within the Thera Group and provides support to people with a learning disability in England, Scotland and Wales. The company was set up in 2007.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Dorset for a Named Financial Advocate to act in the role of appointee and financial advocate for people with a learning disability.

Money is essential for so much of everyday life and how we use money can be a very personal thing. As an advocate you will support people to manage their finances.

You will get to know the individuals and help them, their support team and family use their money to achieve their goals and live the life they choose. You will also be responsible for managing their benefit claims and budget and arranging bill payments. This will enable them to reach decisions, make informed choices and express their views, giving them more control and independence with their money.

Although this is a home-based role, it will include frequent travel to visit the individuals you support along with remote support from local advocates, managers and the administrative and finance teams based in our office in Grantham.

This role will suit people who have the ability and flexibility to travel, work mainly weekdays (although some evening and weekend work may be required) and can work from home.

To understand more about the role, please read and download our job pack.

The successful applicant must show experience and knowledge of financial services or the benefits system.

We are looking for candidates with a commitment to improving the lives of adults with a learning disability, as well as a flexible, innovative and person-centred approach.

• Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, with a high level of motivation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Confident, articulate, and professional
• Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems
• Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun!

• Annualised Hours guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles.
• Flexible working hours for work life balance
• 33 days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employee support line to support you and your family.
• Free nationally accredited training
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to thousands of retail discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment.