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Financial Wellbeing and Debt Support MentorLocation:Flexible working, primarily home-based, with travel across Cumbria including community and custodial settingsHours:35 hours per week with flexible workingContract:Fixed term until 28 February 2027Salary:£25,664 per annum plus an excellent benefits packageWere recruiting a Financial Wellbeing and Debt Support Mentor to join an impactful program supporting individuals across the criminal justice system in the Northwest of England. This role focuses on providing practical guidance and one-to-one support to help people address financial challenges, benefit entitlement, and debt issues. You will work closely with probation and custodial teams and use a relational mentoring approach to support people with complex circumstances.This role is ideal for someone who is customer-focused, resilient, and motivated to make a positive difference in peoples lives.Key responsibilities:Provide one-to-one mentoring support with a focus on finance, benefits, and debt managementBuild strong working relationships with probation, prison and community local teamsSupport individuals with complex needs using a relational and person-centred approachHelp people understand their financial options and access appropriate support servicesMaintain accurate records and contribute to reporting requirementsTravel across Lancashire and Cumbria to deliver support in a variety of settingsAbout you:Experience in mentoring, support work, or a similar advocacy roleComfortable working with people who may have challenging or complex needsExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsAble to work independently and manage a varied caseloadFull UK driving license and access to a car is essentialHome broadband connection required for remote workingExperience within a custodial or justice setting is advantageous but not essentialBenefits:The organisation offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes:A generous annual leave entitlement with 33 days, including public holidays and additional days for long service and your birthday offA generous salary exchange pension scheme with strong employer contribution and tax efficiencyEnhanced sick pay up to 26 weeks depending on length of serviceAccess to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme with counselling, legal and medical supportA wide range of healthcare plan benefits, including dental, eye care, prescriptions, and complementary therapiesDoctorline providing 24/7 access to a GP, video consultations, and prescription supportLife assurance of 3 x your annual salaryPaid volunteering days to support causes you care aboutA furniture allowance for new colleaguesAdditional information:Extensive travel across Lancashire and Cumbria will be required and expenses are coveredThis role is subject to enhanced Level 1 prison vettingIf youre passionate about supporting people to make meaningful changes and want a role where your work truly matters, wed love to hear from you.NXT Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this role, you agree to our terms, conditions, and privacy policy, which can be found on our website.JBRP1_UKTJ