Money Adviser

Job title: Money Adviser

Company: North Leinster Money Advice & Budgeting Service


Job description: Job Summary: The Money Adviser will provide a free, independent, confidential money advice service to facilitate clients to deal with debt problems and to become financially independent in the long term. Money Advisers also provide debt prevention education to the target group. The Money Adviser role is based at a specified MABS location as per the contract of employment. A Money Adviser may be required to work from another MABS office or outreach within their region. Overall, duties may include: • To support the Service Delivery Manager in the development, implementation and co-ordination of policy, best practice and procedures within the context of the aims and objectives of MABS. • To provide advice, support and advocacy in relation to money management and consumer debt. • To advise, on a one-to-one basis, clients who are in debt, or in danger of getting into debt. • To negotiate with creditors on behalf of clients, where necessary. • To maintain complete and accurate records. • To keep up to date with legislation, policy and practice and to attend training courses, seminars and meetings as may be directed by the Service Delivery Manager and/or Regional Manager. • To support the Service Delivery Manager with the preparation of reports, submissions and social policy work. • To support the Service Delivery Manager in the planning and implementation of a Community Education / Debt Prevention Programme. • To support the building and maintaining of effective working relationships with other agencies and organisations for the benefit of the MABS clientele. • To participate in the development and delivery of strategies to promote the service through the use of local media, literature, exhibitions and other appropriate channels. • To perform other duties, including regional responsibilities, as may be required and agreed with the Service Delivery Manager and/or Regional Manager from time to time, and may be specific to the requirements of a particular MABS company. Minimum Educational Qualifications and Work Experience: • Hold a recognised third level qualification at a minimum of Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications preferably in the area of Finance, Law, Social Science or Community Development. • 3 years relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas; consumer debt, money management, finance or advocacy. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience: • Knowledge and understanding of the causes and effects of debt, and the money advice process, particularly to the disadvantaged and vulnerable in society. • An understanding of money management, consumer debt and financial services. • Demonstrated strong communication skills, both verbal and written. • A strong awareness of quality customer service. • Excellent interpersonal understanding. • Experience of working in an advice / advocacy role with a diversity of individuals and groups, and particularly with people experiencing difficulty in coping with their situation.

• Sector:

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Expected salary: €19386 – 27927 per year

Location: Dundalk, Co Louth

Job date: Thu, 10 Jul 2025 05:29:09 GMT

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