Job Title:
Financial Relief Specialist Client:
EDDC Location:
Offwell, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU Work Permit Required:
Yes Job Description:
Salary:
£35,235 - £41,511 per annum Working Arrangements:
Full Time - 37 hours (flexible working may be considered) Contract Duration:
Fixed Term - 6 months About the Role: East Devon District Council is committed to tackling poverty, and this role plays an integral part in aiding the production of the Council's anti-poverty strategy. You will need to think outside the box and source ways to support people facing hardship and living in poverty. This will include accessing discretionary funding as appropriate and working in partnership with organizations such as Citizens Advice East Devon, Department for Works and Pensions, Housing Associations, food banks, and community groups in the voluntary sector. If you are passionate about helping address the underlying root causes of poverty and motivated to be part of building a solution that works for our residents long term, we want to hear from you. In return, we offer a fantastic working environment in our purpose-built offices in Honiton, along with flexibility for homeworking. You will have access to excellent benefits including generous annual leave, flexitime, access to a Local Government Pension Scheme, and a salary sacrifice cycle scheme. You will also be encouraged to take advantage of learning and development opportunities. About You: With a good standard of education (GCSEs or equivalent), you should ideally have knowledge of Welfare Benefits, Council Tax, and debt recovery legislation, as well as up-to-date knowledge of Housing, local and national policies. The ability to review finances and budgets to help residents maximize income and minimize expenditure is essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to explain complex legislation in a straightforward way and discuss sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. You must be a team player, self-motivated to organize and manage your own workload, and possess problem-solving skills to find innovative solutions to the issues facing our residents. A valid driving license and own car are essential (reasonable adjustments may be possible according to the Equality Act). About Us: Our recent Local Government Association Peer Challenge highlighted that EDDC is a great place to work, with engaged staff and members. You will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organization that works with local people to create valuable services and an outstanding community, economy, and environment. With our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, highly flexible hybrid working arrangements, and commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy, and Here. Apply: For more about working for East Devon District Council, visit
jobs.eastdevon.gov.uk . To apply online, please visit
Apply Now . For an informal discussion, please contact Sharon Church, Benefits & Financial Resilience Manager at 01395 571791 or email
[emailprotected] . Closing Date:
26th January 2025
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Financial Relief Specialist Client:
EDDC Location:
Offwell, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU Work Permit Required:
Yes Job Description:
Salary:
£35,235 - £41,511 per annum Working Arrangements:
Full Time - 37 hours (flexible working may be considered) Contract Duration:
Fixed Term - 6 months About the Role: East Devon District Council is committed to tackling poverty, and this role plays an integral part in aiding the production of the Council's anti-poverty strategy. You will need to think outside the box and source ways to support people facing hardship and living in poverty. This will include accessing discretionary funding as appropriate and working in partnership with organizations such as Citizens Advice East Devon, Department for Works and Pensions, Housing Associations, food banks, and community groups in the voluntary sector. If you are passionate about helping address the underlying root causes of poverty and motivated to be part of building a solution that works for our residents long term, we want to hear from you. In return, we offer a fantastic working environment in our purpose-built offices in Honiton, along with flexibility for homeworking. You will have access to excellent benefits including generous annual leave, flexitime, access to a Local Government Pension Scheme, and a salary sacrifice cycle scheme. You will also be encouraged to take advantage of learning and development opportunities. About You: With a good standard of education (GCSEs or equivalent), you should ideally have knowledge of Welfare Benefits, Council Tax, and debt recovery legislation, as well as up-to-date knowledge of Housing, local and national policies. The ability to review finances and budgets to help residents maximize income and minimize expenditure is essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to explain complex legislation in a straightforward way and discuss sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. You must be a team player, self-motivated to organize and manage your own workload, and possess problem-solving skills to find innovative solutions to the issues facing our residents. A valid driving license and own car are essential (reasonable adjustments may be possible according to the Equality Act). About Us: Our recent Local Government Association Peer Challenge highlighted that EDDC is a great place to work, with engaged staff and members. You will be part of a Gold Investors in People (IiP) organization that works with local people to create valuable services and an outstanding community, economy, and environment. With our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, highly flexible hybrid working arrangements, and commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy, and Here. Apply: For more about working for East Devon District Council, visit
jobs.eastdevon.gov.uk . To apply online, please visit
Apply Now . For an informal discussion, please contact Sharon Church, Benefits & Financial Resilience Manager at 01395 571791 or email
[emailprotected] . Closing Date:
26th January 2025
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