30/03/2026
Job Title: Trainee Money Adviser
Location: GEMAP Scotland
Hours per week: 35 hours per week
Type of contract: 12 months fixed term
Salary: £13.45 per/hour (Scottish Living Wage)
Closing Date: 18th April 2026
Interviews: W/C 27th April
Start Date: May 2026
About the job...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated person who is interested in a career as a Trainee Money Adviser. Industry recognised training will be provided.
Candidates can expect a supported work environment where diversity is welcome and valued.
Selected candidates should demonstrate an understanding of Equal Opportunities, have good interpersonal skills and a working knowledge of how to use computers.
Summary of Job Remit...
To undertake relevant training courses under the direction of the Advice Service Manager and through support and mentoring.
Following training, provide in-depth advice to clients living in Glasgow by:
• Undertaking detailed casework and providing timeous advice on multiple benefit, debt and money management problems.
• Ensuring all cases are compliant with all aspects of FCA regulation and in line with Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Giving.
Main Responsibilities...
• under instruction from advisers undertake detailed casework for clients, particularly in relation to multiple debt cases, and welfare benefit cases.
• to learn and understand relevant legislation particularly in relation to welfare benefits, debt, bankruptcy and other debt solutions.
• to ensure that systems are maintained, for case recording, statistics, follow up work and quality control
• to work co-operatively with other agencies and community groups to improve the provision, standard and accessibility of money advice
• through peer assessment and quality assurance checking of all casework, receive constructive feedback to assist in the identification of training and development needs
• to work with colleagues, sharing information and changes relevant to the role of an adviser including changes in legislation.
• to be proactive in highlighting advice issues that relate to the successful delivery of money and benefit advice
General Responsibilities...
• to be considerate of and respectful to colleagues and clients’ needs and limitations and act in a supportive manner as outlined in the organisations aims and principles
• to assist in the improvement and development of the organisation’s money advice service
• to attend staff/team meetings as required
• to assist in the identification of own training and development needs
• to abide by the health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues
• to undertake any other duties and responsibilities which may reasonably be determined by the Manager
Progression...
• Successful candidates will have an opportunity to progress into full time employment within GEMAP upon successful completion of training.
HOW TO APPLY...
Please forward your CV and an accompanying letter highlighting any experience you think is relevant and why you are thinking about a career in advice to [email protected]
