Salary
£29,064 to £31,022
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Package
26 days paid AL pro rata for part time staff, Flexi Scheme, Excellent contributory pension scheme, Cycle to work, Health & Wellness checks, Store discounts, gym membership discount
Date posted
22/08/2025
Job reference
REVY25N006
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 Officers to deliver this support. This will include income maximisation, debt advice, employment advice, budgeting support and advice and supported referrals into a range of internal and external support services aimed at improving 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, face-to-face and 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 solutions focused approach then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
This post is a fixed contract until March 2026
For more information about the post please contact Joanna Stent on jstent@chichester.gov.uk.
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 Section who will assist you.