Supporting You OfficerCouncil

Come and be a part of our exciting journey at Chichester District Council. In response to the national cost of living increase we have created a new team to provide holistic support and advice to customers identified and presenting with financial vulnerability.

We are seeking a new Supporting You Officer to deliver this support. This will include income maximisation, debt signposting, employment advice, budgeting support & advice and supported referrals into a range of internal and external support services. The aim is to help improve the overall financial wellbeing of customers who are financially vulnerable. This support will be delivered in a variety of ways, including over the phone, by email, via Teams and face-to-face. You will be required to attend and travel to community events in Chichester as well as rural areas of the district. 

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who want to help empower people and help make a difference to their lives. Whilst some experience of working with individuals in this setting is beneficial, what really matters to us is that you share our goals and aspirations for Chichester and you will play a key role in delivering these for our community. If you are passionate about making a difference, an excellent communicator and have a solution focused approach then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

For more information about the post please contact Joanna Stent on [email protected]

Interviews to be held 19th & 20th October

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme
• Minimum 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous service) plus paid Bank Holidays
• Flexi-time (available for most positions) - potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership
• Payment of your main professional subscription fee.
• Training and development opportunities – including funding of professional qualification training
• Staff Awards Scheme

Chichester District Council has a commitment to Equality of Opportunity in Employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form please contact the HR team to assist you.