We offer free, face to face debt advice that is confidential and non judgemental to those who are struggling with debt. Training is provided. The reward is seeing people relieved from the worry of ...
Debt Centre Manager, Taunton Area Debt Advice
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Volunteering • One-off
Contact person
Janet Gillett
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Requirements
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To oversee the work of Taunton Area Debt Advice (TADA).
Principal purpose: To oversee the work of Taunton Area Debt Advice (TADA) day-to-day, as part of the wider vision of CAP Group. This is driven by a compassion to reach out to those who are in need or disadvantaged within the local community, and who are struggling with money issues. Encompassing all the responsibilities listed below, the Centre Manager should go about their duties demonstrating a caring and compassionate attitude towards people from a diverse background, withholding judgement and respecting all protected characteristics covered in the Equality Act 2010.
- Ensure TADA provides a warm and welcoming environment for all
- Manage the day-to-day functioning of Taunton Area Debt Advice as a local debt advice service (under the auspices of Community Money Advice - Part of the CAP group)
- Recruit, support and supervise a team of trained staff/volunteers to provide help to clients who are in debt or need budgeting support
- Work as a debt adviser as appropriate alongside volunteer advisers
- Keep abreast of current legislation, welfare reforms and local information, ensuring that information is appropriately disseminated to the TADA team
- Be aware of updates to the client software package (Catalyst), communicating the information to the team, and ensure centre information is kept up to date and accurate
- Review and update centre policies and procedures in line with the FCA requirements, as well as the affiliated relationship with Community Money Advice (with support from Centre administrator)
- Ensure debt advisers are appropriately trained to MaPS accredited Advice Level
- Attend quarterly Trustee meetings and provide activity reports
Must have experience as a MaPS Advice Level debt adviser.
The role is subject to Enhanced DBS check with barred list.
There is no Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) that the post holder is a Christian, but anyone appointed to this must be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to the vision and values of Taunton Area Debt Advice.
We will keep applications open until we find a suitable candidate for the role
For further information please contact us through our website.
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We offer free, face to face debt advice that is confidential and non judgemental to those who are struggling with debt. Training is provided. The reward is seeing people relieved from the worry of unpaid bills and debt.
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