EDDC | Income Security Manager (Apply in minutes)
Client:
EDDC Location:
Offwell, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU Work Permit Required:
Yes Job Views:
6 Posted:
21.01.2025 Expiry Date:
07.03.2025 Job Description:
Financial Resilience Officer Salary:
£35,235 - £41,511 per annum Location:
Honiton (Home Working) Full Time:
37 hours (flexible working may be considered) Contract:
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. In this varied role, you will need to think outside the box and source ways to support people facing hardship and living in poverty. This includes accessing discretionary funding as appropriate and working in partnership with other organisations, including Citizens Advice East Devon, the Department for Works and Pensions, Housing Associations, food banks, and community groups in the voluntary sector. If you are passionate about addressing the underlying root causes of poverty and motivated to be part of building a long-term solution for our residents, 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 home working. Benefits:
Working in a small but professional team, you will have access to excellent benefits including: Generous annual leave Flexitime Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice cycle scheme Learning and development opportunities About You:
With a good standard of education (GCSEs or equivalent), you will 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. You must be able to review finances and budgets to help residents maximize income and minimize expenditure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective communication with a wide range of people, explaining complex legislation in a straightforward way, and discussing difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. You will need to be a team player and self-motivated to organize and manage your own workload while possessing problem-solving skills to find innovative and creative 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) organisation that works together with local people to create valuable services and an outstanding community, economy, and environment for future generations. With our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits and our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy, and Here. Application Process:
For more about working for East Devon District Council, visit
jobs.eastdevon.gov.uk . To apply online, please visit
jobs.eastdevon.gov.uk . For an informal discussion, please contact Sharon Church, Benefits & Financial Resilience Manager on 01395 571791 or email
[emailprotected] . Closing date:
26th January 2025
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EDDC Location:
Offwell, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU Work Permit Required:
Yes Job Views:
6 Posted:
21.01.2025 Expiry Date:
07.03.2025 Job Description:
Financial Resilience Officer Salary:
£35,235 - £41,511 per annum Location:
Honiton (Home Working) Full Time:
37 hours (flexible working may be considered) Contract:
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. In this varied role, you will need to think outside the box and source ways to support people facing hardship and living in poverty. This includes accessing discretionary funding as appropriate and working in partnership with other organisations, including Citizens Advice East Devon, the Department for Works and Pensions, Housing Associations, food banks, and community groups in the voluntary sector. If you are passionate about addressing the underlying root causes of poverty and motivated to be part of building a long-term solution for our residents, 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 home working. Benefits:
Working in a small but professional team, you will have access to excellent benefits including: Generous annual leave Flexitime Access to a Local Government Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice cycle scheme Learning and development opportunities About You:
With a good standard of education (GCSEs or equivalent), you will 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. You must be able to review finances and budgets to help residents maximize income and minimize expenditure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective communication with a wide range of people, explaining complex legislation in a straightforward way, and discussing difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. You will need to be a team player and self-motivated to organize and manage your own workload while possessing problem-solving skills to find innovative and creative 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) organisation that works together with local people to create valuable services and an outstanding community, economy, and environment for future generations. With our wide range of health and wellbeing benefits and our commitment to continuous learning and development, you can be confident of joining a dedicated community of colleagues who are Happy, Healthy, and Here. Application Process:
For more about working for East Devon District Council, visit
jobs.eastdevon.gov.uk . To apply online, please visit
jobs.eastdevon.gov.uk . For an informal discussion, please contact Sharon Church, Benefits & Financial Resilience Manager on 01395 571791 or email
[emailprotected] . Closing date:
26th January 2025
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