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Money advisers help people whose debts have become too large or difficult for them to handle.
A common way into this career is to volunteer in an advice centre. You'll often start by giving general advice, then get special training in money advice once you have more experience. It usually takes at least a year to get enough experience and knowledge to apply for paid work as a money adviser.
It may be possible to apply directly to employers if you have some of the relevant skills and knowledge required for this role. It will be useful to have experience in other areas like: consumer advice, welfare rights or work debt recovery for a bank, council, utility company or similar organisation. Most employers will not ask for qualifications as your experience would be the most important thing. But you should have a reasonable standard of English and feel comfortable with maths. Your employer may ask you to do additional specialist training.
You can do a Level 3 Certificate and Diploma in Money and Debt Advice through the Chartered Institute of Credit Management. For some jobs, it may be an advantage if you speak a minority community language.
You may find it useful to join organisations like the Institute of Money Advisers, for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
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With experience you could become a specialist caseworker, or be promoted to a team leader or management post.
Social workers help to protect vulnerable children and adults from harm or abuse, and support people to live independently.
Family support workers help and advise families with long or short-term difficulties.
Stockbrokers manage their clients' investments by trading stocks, shares and other financial products to get the best return.
Insurance claims handlers help people who are making claims on their insurance policies.
Insurance risk surveyors carry out surveys of items that need to be insured.
Insurance loss adjusters investigate large or complicated claims for insurance companies.
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Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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