Ingeus is a leading human services provider helping people, business and communities thrive through employment, skills and health & wellbeing services. We are a trusted partner to government and industry delivering services that create positive social impact and transform lives.
Job DescriptionRestart Debt Advisor
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 37.5 per week Monday- Friday 09.00 -17.00
Location: Manchester St Anns Street St Anns Square M2 7LP (Travel across multiple sites in Greater Manchester is required, we currently have offices in Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Manchester City Centre, Stockport and Tameside)
Salary: £30,000 per annum & Company Benefits
As the Debt Advisor, you will:
- Provide confidential advice and support to participants referred to you, including supporting with money solutions and income maximisation.
- Manage a caseload and working with them on their action plan to improve their financial situation and review their progress regularly.
- Work closely with the wider Delivery Team to adhere to the contract requirements in respect of performance outcomes, commercial compliance and quality of service.
- Liaise with third parties, as appropriate, including creditors, DWP, Job Centre Plus, landlords, utility companies etc. on behalf of the participant regarding arrears, repayments, and other debt issues.
- Provide money advice group sessions, workshops and briefings for participants. including opening a bank or post office account, budgeting, understanding credit options etc.
- Maintain accurate up-to-date records of all participant cases after every contact with the individual and/or other agencies.
- Set up payment plans with utilities providers and submitting applications to utilities trust funds on behalf of the participant.
- Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures relating to casework and attending relevant subject based training, briefings and networking events with the Institute of Money Advisers and other bodies.
- Travel across multiple sites in Greater Manchester is required, we currently have offices in Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Manchester City Centre, Stockport and Tameside
As our Debt Advisor, you will have:
- Recent experience of providing debt advice and have successfully completed the Certificate in Money Advice Practice.
- Experience of working in a fast paced, evolving environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience of working in a performance target driven environment, such as business to business sales or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and listen to others.
- The ability to effectively network to build and maintain effective relationships internally and externally.
- High level digital literacy skills, and data accuracy skills, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and web-based communication technologies.
- The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
As Ingeus, we’ve spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package;
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the opportunity to salary trade extra
- EAP Support programme available 24/7 with access to 6 x counselling sessions
- Private Medical Insurance
- Eyecare vouchers with help to purchase new glasses
- Life assurance
- Online discount shopping via Perks at Work
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Up to two days each year dedicated to Community Giving (Volunteering)
- Access to Salary Finance; financial education and advice
- The opportunity to buy extra perks such as, critical Illness Cover, dental insurance
- Long Service Awards
Ingeus, governments, employers, and local partners design and deliver services to solve complex challenges caused by social and technological change. Our services improve opportunities and help create strong societies in which people have the independence, knowledge, and know-how to thrive.
We’re purpose-led, passionate and proud to work with customers and communities to drive social change.
At Ingeus, our culture is built on the principle of treating everyone with dignity, ensuring that every individual is comfortable, confident and recognised for the value of their contributions.
We are always keen to learn what neurodiverse colleagues can offer to our contracts, to assist with this we offer a full breakdown of our application, screening and interview process please get in touch via email at [email protected].
Please note, the advert may end early if we receive sufficient applications
Skills Required
- Recent experience providing debt advice
- Certificate in Money Advice Practice
- Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and managing multiple priorities
- Experience working in a performance target-driven environment, such as business-to-business sales or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to persuade, influence, and listen
- Ability to network and maintain effective internal and external relationships
- High digital literacy and data accuracy skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and web-based communication technologies
- Enhanced DBS check
Ingeus UK Limited (commonly branded as Ingeus) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and life assurance are cited as part of the package. Feedback suggests these policies strengthen the overall family‑support proposition.
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What We Do
Ingeus is a human services provider that helps people, businesses and communities thrive through employment, skills, health and wellbeing services. It partners with governments, employers and local organisations to design and deliver programmes that improve opportunity, independence and social outcomes. In the UK, its work also spans justice, youth services and Health Assessment Advisory Service assessments for the Department for Work and Pensions.
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