Financial Inclusion Officer - FLK14647

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Falkirk Council is looking for a dedicated and proactive Financial Inclusion Officer to join our team. In this role, you will support individuals and families to improve their financial wellbeing by providing advice on welfare benefits, income maximisation, budgeting, and effective money management. You will also help people access other essential services. Your work will play an important part in reducing poverty, tackle inequalities, and ensuring everyone in our community can access the support they need.

This is ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping others, has strong communication skills, and enjoys working in a varied and fast‑paced environment.

This role requires an IRRV Level 3 Certificate in Local Taxation, Welfare Benefits and Administration, or an HNC (or equivalent qualification), or significant relevant experience.

You will work 18.5 hours per week.

This post is temporary until August 2027 due to service requirement.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership. The cost of this will be met by the preferred candidate.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Gordon Blair on 01324 503917.