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Debt Advisor

As a Debt Advisor, you will help people understand their finances, manage debt, and find practical solutions to improve their financial wellbeing. 

You will listen without judgement, explain options clearly, and support individuals to create plans that help them regain control of their money and work towards a more secure future.

Debt Advisor is also known as Debt Advice Practitioner, Debt Advisor, Money Advisor.

Role Characteristics

  • Offer support and advice to people who are struggling with debt
  • Help order debts into order of importance
  • Create action plans to help people manage their debt
  • Discuss with creditors a way of organising a practical repayment plan
  • Complete risk analysis reports
  • Be empathetic to people's financial circumstances

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Using data
  • Communication
  • Organisation
  • Empathy
  • Customer service

Day in the life

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Routes into this role

Here are some example routes that can lead into this role.

  • GCSEs
  • An apprenticeship
  • Volunteering or work experience
  • BTEC, T-Level or A-Levels

How to become

To become a Debt Advisor, you will need to develop knowledge of personal finance, debt management, budgeting and welfare support. There are many ways to access this career, and you can explore lots of current opportunities in the section below.

  • Study a course or qualification – useful qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths, business-related courses, finance-related courses, law, social sciences, T Levels, BTECs, and qualifications in customer service or advice work.
  • Gain experience through customer service, administration, banking, financial services, housing support, welfare advice, or community support roles.
  • Volunteer with organisations that provide money, benefits, housing or debt advice to build your skills and experience.
  • Complete specialist training offered by employers or organisations such as debt advice charities and financial wellbeing services.

You may then be eligible to train as a Debt Advisor through a variety of routes, including an apprenticeship, employer-based training programme, or specialist debt advice qualification, where you gain practical experience while continuing your professional development.

Where can this role lead

As a Debt Advisor, the skills you develop in listening, problem-solving and supporting people can open doors to many other careers. 

You could specialise as a Welfare Rights Adviser or Money Adviser, move sideways into roles such as a Community Development Support Worker, Care Navigator or Employment Adviser.  You could also progress into Team Leader or Service Manager positions.

Location

  • Offices
  • At Home
  • Community Settings

Working hours

  • Weekdays
  • Part Time
  • Full Time
  • Overtime
  • Flexible Hours

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