Finance, Benefit and Debt Mentor
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,664 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + excellent benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | North East England, UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | The Wise Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Position: Mentor Advocacy (FBD, NE)
Location: Remote First - principally based in North East prisons and community, with some home working.
Salary: £25,664 + excellent benefits
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working)
Status: Fixed Term until 26 February 2027
Closing date: 3 April 2026
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is customer-focused and wants to inspire change and make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Finance, Benefit & Debt is a service delivered on behalf of the Ministry of Justice to support people in prison and people on probation with their financial wellbeing through relational mentoring. We work hand in hand with probation/prison staff to support people in accessing the financial support they need, engaging with relevant services, managing and coordinating their debts, budgeting better, and accessing the right benefits. Financial wellbeing is an issue for over half of people on probation or in prison. Delivering this service is pivotal in improving outcomes for vulnerable people who need our support.
This contract will supplement and complement the 17 Ministry of Justice contracts we deliver across England and Wales.
You will play a key role in helping the Wise Group to increase our impact in our Justice work. Ensuring people entering and leaving the justice system receive the necessary support to help them manage their finance, benefit and debt needs which is essential to their rehabilitation and integration back into the community. This builds upon our work across Personal Wellbeing and Women’s services.
Driving and daily access to a vehicle is essential as driving across the North East of England is a requirement of this role.
The post is also subject to the successful candidate passing enhanced level 1 prison vetting.
Experience of working in a mentoring role and in a custodial setting is advantageous.
Home broadband connection is required to allow home working to be undertaken.
View the Role Profile on our website for full details about this opportunity.
Location: Remote First - principally based in North East prisons and community, with some home working.
Salary: £25,664 + excellent benefits
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working)
Status: Fixed Term until 26 February 2027
Closing date: 3 April 2026
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is customer-focused and wants to inspire change and make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Finance, Benefit & Debt is a service delivered on behalf of the Ministry of Justice to support people in prison and people on probation with their financial wellbeing through relational mentoring. We work hand in hand with probation/prison staff to support people in accessing the financial support they need, engaging with relevant services, managing and coordinating their debts, budgeting better, and accessing the right benefits. Financial wellbeing is an issue for over half of people on probation or in prison. Delivering this service is pivotal in improving outcomes for vulnerable people who need our support.
This contract will supplement and complement the 17 Ministry of Justice contracts we deliver across England and Wales.
You will play a key role in helping the Wise Group to increase our impact in our Justice work. Ensuring people entering and leaving the justice system receive the necessary support to help them manage their finance, benefit and debt needs which is essential to their rehabilitation and integration back into the community. This builds upon our work across Personal Wellbeing and Women’s services.
Driving and daily access to a vehicle is essential as driving across the North East of England is a requirement of this role.
The post is also subject to the successful candidate passing enhanced level 1 prison vetting.
Experience of working in a mentoring role and in a custodial setting is advantageous.
Home broadband connection is required to allow home working to be undertaken.
View the Role Profile on our website for full details about this opportunity.
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