Financial inclusion officer

Sanctuary personnel are looking for a financial inclusion Officer to work with Ealing borough Council. This is a Full-time position, and we are paying £20.52 per hour for this role.The role:

To minimise the impact of welfare reform on residents in council or temporary accommodation through the provision of support with income maximisation, employment/training advice, budgeting, and money/debt management. • To establish key partnerships and working relationships with internal departments and other agencies to help residents access a wide range of financial services and support to help them sustain their tenancies.

Responsibilities:

To reduce the need for legal action against residents, reducing the Council’s legal costs and homelessness and promoting the importance of paying rent and service charges through presentations and publications.

To check cases referred for legal action to ensure everything has been done in accordance with the pre court action protocol and to interview/visit the tenant to offer expert advice, aiming to reach a payment agreement that will prevent the need for legal action and avoid legal costs for the tenant and the council.

To work with the Court Officers to check cases prior to requesting council authority to commence eviction proceedings, to interview/visit the resident, to liaise with other agencies and services, aiming to reach a payment agreement that will prevent the need for eviction proceedings.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualifications: GCSEs A-C or equivalent including at least English and Maths.Educated to A Level standard or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role. 
• Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
• Hours: 37 hours p/w.

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