Finance, Benefit & Debt Mentor

The Wise Group

Finance, Benefit & Debt Mentor supporting individuals leaving prison to manage financial challenges in the UK. Building trusted relationships through advocacy in custody and community settings.

Posted 6/16/2026full-time🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £25,664 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver one-to-one mentoring and advocacy support across custody and community settings
Support individuals to address financial, benefits and debt-related challenges
Build trusted relationships that encourage engagement, confidence and long-term progress
Work closely with prison, probation and third-sector partners to coordinate effective support
Maintain accurate records and contribute to service outcomes and performance reporting
Support individuals during key transition points, including release from custody and reintegration into the community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working in a mentoring, advocacy, support or customer-focused role
Confidence supporting people facing complex or challenging circumstances
Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills
A practical, grounded and solutions-focused approach
Ability to work independently while managing a varied caseload
Understanding of the barriers experienced by people involved in the criminal justice system is advantageous
Essential requirements: Full driving licence and access to a car for daily use
Willingness to travel extensively across Merseyside/Cheshire and Lancashire/Cumbria
Successful completion of enhanced Level 1 prison vetting
Home broadband to support flexible working

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working – home based
Travel expenses covered

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Soft Skills

mentoringadvocacysupportcommunicationorganisationalrelationship-buildingsolutions-focusedindependent workcaseload managementconfidence

Certifications

enhanced Level 1 prison vettingfull driving licence