Adecco are supporting a London Borough Council in a service role as a Financial Inclusion Officer

Job Title: Financial Inclusion Officer

Location: West London

- Contract Type: Temporary

- Working Pattern: Full-Time, 36 hours per week, 3 days office, 1 day resident visits, 1 day WFH

Salary: 20.52 p/h PAYE or approx 25 p/h Umbrella

About Our Client:

Our client, a modern London Borough Council, is seeking a Financial Inclusion Officer to join their team. They are committed to promoting financial inclusion and providing support to residents in council or temporary accommodations. This is a temporary opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives and help them sustain their tenancies.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Responsibilities:

As a Financial Inclusion Officer, you will:

• Provide support with income maximisation, employment/training advice, budgeting, and money/debt management to minimise the impact of welfare reform on residents
• Establish key partnerships and working relationships with internal departments and other agencies to help residents access financial services and support
• Effectively manage a caseload of Universal Credit (UC) claimants, providing timely advice and guidance to ensure successful claims and minimise arrears
• Build relationships with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to provide comprehensive referral and advice services for UC claimants
• Update and maintain IT systems for Universal Credit and welfare reform changes, providing statistical information as required
• Draught presentations and publications to promote the importance of paying rent, income maximisation, and budgeting to residents
• Visit residents in their homes to verify their circumstances and authenticate documentation according to housing benefit regulations
• Provide comprehensive advice and information on rent payments and the legal implications of non-payment, negotiating acceptable re-payment plans and promoting direct debit
• Assist residents in accessing other financial assistance, such as Discretionary Housing Payments and crisis grants
• Monitor outcomes and impact of interventions and welfare reform changes using relevant IT systems

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Knowledge of housing law, housing benefit legislation, and welfare reform
• Ability to negotiate rent/debt repayments with third parties on behalf of residents
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic calculation skills
• Customer service mindset and the ability to work with a diverse community
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Experience working with customers in a diverse community
• Experience dealing with welfare benefits and providing basic money advice
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Previous experience working in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies
• Familiarity with IT systems for recording and monitoring outcomes

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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