Financial Wellbeing Advisors

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5 Full Time posts (part time hours considered)

Based in Ilkeston / Heanor with some hybrid working and travel across Derbyshire.

We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join a newly established Financial Wellbeing Advisor Team within Derbyshire County Council's Public Health Department.

These exciting new roles will support the delivery of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), helping residents facing financial hardship access practical advice, financial support, and specialist services.

Many people experience financial difficulties linked to poverty, ill health, caring responsibilities, low confidence or digital exclusion. Navigating available support can be overwhelming. As a Financial Wellbeing Advisor, you will provide tailored support to help residents improve their financial wellbeing and build longer-term resilience, and support events and activities across the county.

About the role

You will work with residents referred through the Derbyshire Discretionary Fund and other CRF services, providing ongoing support to understand their circumstances and identify the most effective help available.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing personalised financial wellbeing advice and support.
• Supporting residents to maximise income and reduce household costs.
• Making warm referrals to specialist services, including welfare rights, debt, and energy advice.
• Supporting residents to engage with services and achieve positive outcomes.
• Administering and making decisions on Crisis and Resilience Fund Grant applications.
• Maintaining accurate records and monitoring outcomes.

About you

You will:

• Have experience supporting people facing financial hardship, disadvantage or complex circumstances.
• Be an excellent communicator with strong listening and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to build trust and positive relationships with a wide range of residents.
• Have good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Be committed to reducing inequalities and improving outcomes for Derbyshire residents.
  
  

Experience in welfare rights, local welfare assistance, debt advice, money guidance, housing, health, social care or community support would be advantageous.

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including: 

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
• Supportive management and team
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.  (Terms and conditions apply)
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page

Want to find out more?

For an informal discussion about the role please contact crf@derbyshire.gov.uk and one of the team will be in touch.

Provisional Interview Dates: 29th and 30th September and 1st October 2026

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.