An exciting new project is recruiting for multiple members of staff! A partnership comprising Dundee City Council, Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau, Discovery Credit Union, Brooksbank Centre & Services, SCARF, Shelter Scotland, The Wise Group are delivering a financial inclusion project funded by European Social Funds and Big Lottery Fund.
This project runs until February 2020, with the core aims of:
- Improving money management skills;
- Decreasing the numbers of people affected by debt as a barrier to social inclusion.
Key frontline officers will work with project participants over an extended period, developing and delivering holistic Action Plans in partnership with participants in order to improve their knowledge and skills. A key attribute of these frontline officers will be an ability to engage, encourage and maintain relationships with project participants.
The frontline team will be supported by specialist project staff who will deliver: e.g. debt advice, energy advice, credit union membership support, and adult learning.
At this time, recruitment is live for 18 posts in 3 roles across 6 organisations, with 2 further roles to be advertised in the future.
Please see https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/financialinclusion for information about a project information recruitment event being held on Tuesday 29th August. At this event you will be able to learn more about the project, speak to senior project and partnership staff, and find out further information about the roles advertised.
The roles currently live are:
Financial Support Officer – the key frontline support & coaching role, recruiting 12 posts across the partnership. See http://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/dundee-city-council/jobs/financial-support-officer-big-lottery-esf-financial-inclusion-project-91298 for the job advert and information pack.
HEAT Energy Adviser – delivering energy efficiency advice and assistance, recruiting 3 posts across the partnership. See http://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/dundee-city-council/jobs/heat-energy-adviser-big-lottery-esf-financial-inclusion-project-91299 for the job advert and information pack.
Money Advice Worker – delivering money advice, income maximisation and other welfare advice, recruiting 3 posts across the partnership. See http://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/dundee-city-council/jobs/money-advice-worker-big-lottery-esf-financial-inclusion-project-91300 for the job advert and information pack.
Wise Group
The Wise Group has been transforming lives through social enterprise in Scotland and the north east of England since 1983. We make a positive difference to people, communities and society by helping customers gain new skills and employment, reducing re-offending, regenerating communities and tackling fuel poverty.
Discovery Credit Union
Discovery Credit Union is a community organisation providing financial services. We offer savings accounts and responsible and affordable loan products to members of the local community.
Scarf
Scarf is a developing organisation, aiming to connect with more people and make a lasting difference – alleviating poverty and reducing inequality.
Dundee City Council
Dundee draws skilled workers from a 60-minute catchment population of 640,000 and has a local population of over 140,000. The availability of a large pool of highly skilled labour is a key feature in the Dundee economy. Flexibility in the labour force is currently more prevalent in Dundee than in Scotland as a whole. All forms of labour market flexibility - part-time, temporary employment, self-employment and shift work - are widely operational within the city. Labour force stability in the city is excellent, enabling companies to plan with confidence. Labour turnover levels are less than 5% and absenteeism averages 2%.
