Job Description

Salary

: 27,000 to28,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours of work:

Full Time,37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location:

Ilkeston with some hybrid working

Closing date

: Friday 17th October 2025 at 5:00pm

Do you have a passion and desire to help people and want to work for a charity that has accreditations for excellence?

DHA - The Derby Law Centre, provides specialist legal housing advice, advocacy and court representation through Legal Aid and non-Legal Aid contracts. Debt and Welfare benefits, accessible training and skills development to a wide range of people to help reduce unemployment, and promote social and financial inclusion. We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a Advice Benefits & Training Officer.

As part of the DHA Training & Communities team you will provide specialist advice and training Face-to-Face and where appropriate digitally , have conduct of your own caseload and help as many clients as possible achieve a positive outcome for their enquiry.

We are looking for a good all-rounder to join our friendly and pro-active team.

Do you have knowledge, experience and skills with providing debt advice; welfare benefits and general money management to individuals and small groups?

Are you experienced delivering short courses/workshops in Digital Skills and Money Management?

Do you drive and have access to a vehicle?

If you would like to work for a Charity, enjoy variety, meeting and supporting people, and want job satisfaction then we would love to hear from you.

If you believe you are the right candidate for the role, then apply today!

In return, we have a wide range of benefits for our employees including:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 35 days for additional years of service). Day off on your birthday. 3 additional paid days off at Christmas. Employee Assistance Programme. Enhanced sickness pay (subject to length of service). Opportunity for hybrid working and flexibility. Personal development and career progression opportunities.
This role will require the successful candidate to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and disclose information which would otherwise be considered "spent" under the provision of the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to arrive no later than the closing date of 17 October 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person