Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Financial Wellbeing Advisor

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Financial Wellbeing Advisor in the Money Matters Team. The Money Matters team works with our customers to maximise income and reduce expenditure through expert benefits and money advice.

About the role
This role specifically will be working on a UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) project called Tees Valley Move Forward; an employability project focused on supporting those who have been out of work due to health conditions. You will be working with a large delivery team of more than 25 so you will be well supported; and the project has been going for more than 18 months.

You will be expected to work 1 day per week at an Employment Hub in Tees Valley.

About you
You will be able to quickly check that benefit income is maximised and give accurate and timely advice, information and support relating to benefit entitlement. You’ll also be able to provide money guidance, helping people to budget to make savings, and recognise where referrals to specialist advisors or other services would be beneficial.

You will be happy to travel for your role, and co-locate in employment and customer hubs – taking your support direct to our communities.

About our team
The successful candidate will work in our Money Matters team led by Lee Forrest, Money Matters Manager. If you require further information about the role, please contact Lee Forrest, 0191 223 8324.

Key Information
It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

Financial Wellbeing Advisor

Fixed term role until 31/03/2026

Salary is £27,162 per annum

Location: Tees Valley, formal head office base will be Greengates, County Durham

Regular travel will be required

22.2 Hours (3 days) per week with some homeworking available / flexible working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits
We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates

Closing date for applications

Sunday 4 May 2025.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date

Thursday 15 May 2025.

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds.  Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk