Debt Advisor

Location
Chester
Salary
£19,955 per year
Posted
05 Feb 2015
Closes
25 Aug 2015
Ref
CCC/SC103ChesDA
Contact
Step Change Debt Charity
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

StepChange Debt Charity is seeking a Debt Advisor to join us in Chester on a Permanent basis. The successful applicant will receive £19,955 per annum.

As the UK’s leading debt advice charity, we provide a range of practical and effective services to help our clients get their finances back in shape and their lives back on track.

That’s what makes working here so rewarding. You’re not just doing a job. You’re making a genuine positive difference to people when they need it most. It’s rewarding in other ways too. Our colleagues tell us that they enjoy being part of such a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment.

We’re currently recruiting for a team of Debt Advisors to provide appropriate debt advice and support to clients who have contacted us with financial worries.

Debt Advisors will need:

- Excellent communication skills

- The ability to quickly analyse complex problems and recommend solutions

- The ability to empathise with clients whilst retaining an objective and realistic approach

- Good attention to detail is a must

- The ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel is also essential

Some experience of dealing with clients directly is important.

Knowledge of money advice would be preferable but is not essential as we’ll give you full training.

Debt Advisors will be working a rotating shift pattern Monday-Friday:

- Week one will be 10am to 6pm

- Week two will be 12.30pm to 8.30pm

- You'll also work alternate Saturdays from 9am to 2pm (On the weeks where you work Saturdays you'll have a day off during the week)

- You’ll have Sundays off every week

The start date will be 06 April 2015 and to give you the best possible start you’ll attend a 6 week training academy.

Application Details:

If you would like to join StepChange Debt Charity in Chester as our new Debt Advisor then please complete an online application form – You will redirect to the form automatically upon clicking “Apply”.

StepChange Debt Charity is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we place great importance and value in the training and development of all our colleagues.

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