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Job description
Purpose of the job
Flexibility is a key characteristic of all our posts, and the post-holder may be asked to carry out other tasks consistent with the grade from time to time.
Equality and Diversity:
All staff members are expected to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity. We recognise and celebrate the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
Responsibilities:
1. Casework – The post-holder will carry a specialist caseload, providing advice and casework covering the full range of debt issues and solutions. This includes but is not limited to, dealing with emergencies, making use of the Breathing Space scheme, making offers of repayment, drafting financial statements, advising on insolvency options and providing budgeting advice. They will ensure that income maximisation is carried out and refer to other in-house advisers or specialist agencies as appropriate.
They will be required to act for the client where necessary and communicate with third parties to progress a case.
Advice will be delivered through a variety of channels including face to face (drop-in and appointments), telephone or digital channels and must conform to the Citizens Advice Quality of Advice standards and funder requirements. The post-holder will work to individual targets that must be met in order to contribute to team targets.
2. Administration - they will be responsible for ensuring that an efficient system of administration for all work is in place and that advice is provided in accordance with quality requirements, with cases recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
3. Professional Development - they will be responsible for sharing knowledge and best practice with colleagues to improve the quality of advice and will be expected to keep up to date with relevant legislation, case law, policies and procedures through regular internal and external training. They may be required to provide training to internal staff or external organisations where appropriate.
4. Research & Campaigning – they will assist with research and campaigns work by providing information about clients' circumstances through the appropriate channel, regularly reviewing their work to highlight common or significant issues.
5. External Links – they will develop positive links with external organisations and may represent CASNS at meetings or events.
6. Outreach – they will be required to work at various venues across the are
Person Specification:
Qualifications
1. They will be accredited to MaPS Caseworker level or be close to achieving this.
Essential
1. The successful applicant will demonstrate that they understand the aims and principles of CASNS.
2. A willingness to adhere to Debt Advice Quality Standards.
Knowledge and Experience
1. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of debt advice and casework.
2. Experience dealing with challenging cases and vulnerable debt advice clients.
3. Experience of or willingness to work in outreach settings with an understanding of information assurance and safety in those settings.
4. Have essential IT and telephone skills and the ability to use an online case management system to store and maintain case records.
5. A proven commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
6. Have a good, up-to-date understanding of the application of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to the provision of advice.
7. Demonstrate competence in and experience of supporting other advisers within a team.
8. A good understanding of the skills and techniques used in interviewing clients through a range of channels including telephone, digital and face-to-face.
Skills
1. Good numeracy skills and the ability to check calculations, prepare budgets and financial statements and read benefit statements.
2. The ability to analyse and interpret complex information.
3. Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate well with a wide range of people including members of the public and external agencies.
4. The ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively and a willingness to challenge constructively.
5. The ability to organise their workload, monitor and maintain own standards and prioritise work to meet deadlines and targets.
Personal Qualities
1. They will be empathetic, professional and approachable.
2. They will be comfortable working within a team with varying levels of experience.
3. They will positively contribute to the morale of the team.
Organisation
Posted on: 07 May 2026
Closing date: 06 June 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Advice / Information, Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Social / Support Work
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St Albans, Hertfordshire (On-site)
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
£25,233 per annum, pro rata for part time
Full-time or part-time (1 Full Time Role 37.5 hrs p/w - 1 Part Time Role 22.5 hrs p/w)
Contract (1 Year Fixed Term)
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Job description
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?
Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
Peer Support Workers
Reference: 355
Responsible to: Senior Centre Support Worker – Social Support
Working hours: 1 x Full Time 37.5 hours per week and 1 x Part Time 22.5 hours per week
Contract: 1 Year Fixed Term (Subject to Contract Extension)
Salary: £25,233 per annum
Based: St Albans, Stevenage or Hatfield
We are pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for two Peer Support Workers to join our thriving team.
About the Services
The Social Support service delivers flexible and person-centred support across our Wellbeing Centres in St Albans, Hatfield, and Stevenage. The service is designed to respond to the individual needs of clients, supporting people to improve their wellbeing, build confidence, reduce feelings of isolation, and access community services and resources.
About the Role
The role involves managing a one-to-one client caseload while contributing to the delivery of Social Support Groups. Through personalised support, the post holder will offer emotional support and empower individuals to focus on what matters most to them, working towards meaningful and achievable changes in in their lives.
The Social Support service provides tailored, personalised support based on each individual needs. This includes using a range of tools and techniques to help people improve areas of their life they may be struggling with. Grounded in the values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness and Responsiveness, the service aims to empower individuals on their journey towards improved wellbeing.
As a Peer Support Worker you will:
- Offer 1-1 support in St Albans, Hatfield and Stevenage, and within other HMN Wellbeing Centres across the County depending on client need and waiting lists
- Deliver Social Support Groups within our Wellbeing Centres
- Work with clients to identify their individual needs and support them through a personalised, person-centred approach
- Support clients in a variety of settings, including within the community, their home, and our Wellbeing Centres
- Play an integral role in embedding HMN’s values through our 1-1 and group support
- Play a key part in the development and delivery of our groups
- Ensure the consistent delivery of a high quality, responsive service that promotes wellbeing and positive outcomes for clients
The successful candidate will have significant proven knowledge of models and services to meet the needs of adults with mental health needs and of delivering mental health services within a health and social care setting as well as an understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 28 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 4th June 2026.
Interviews will be held at our Watford Wellbeing Centre on 11th June 2026.
Please note: Due to high numbers of expected applicants, we may close this advert early.
N.B. Please quote reference number 355 when completing your application for this role.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.
No agencies please.
Organisation
Posted on: 05 May 2026
Closing date: 04 June 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 168534_MD
Tags: Advice / Information, Social Care / Development, Advocacy, Customer Service, Counselling, Brand, Culture, Customer support, Delivery, Engagement / Outreach, Helpline, Insights, Mental Health, Mentoring / Coaching, Psychology / Therapy, Public Health, Safeguarding, Wellbeing, Events / Activities, Social / Support Work
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