Customer Service Advisor

Stepchange; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in the UK is looking for a Customer Service / Debt Advisor to provide crucial assistance to clients facing challenging financial situations. In this role, you will support individuals by offering tailored advice, building budgets, and helping them regain confidence. The position involves a hybrid working model after initial training in Leeds, providing a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Empathy and a willingness to learn are essential for this impactful role.

Qualifications

• Ability to listen and understand clients' financial and emotional needs.
• Comfortable using digital systems and learning new tools.
• No prior financial services experience required.

Responsibilities

• Listen to understand each client's financial situation and emotional needs.
• Analyse information and offer practical advice tailored to clients.
• Build realistic budgets and recommend sustainable solutions.
• Help clients stay engaged and confident throughout their journey.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure access to specialist support.

Skills

Empathy

Clear communication

Analytical skills

Digital literacy

Job description

Do you want a role where helping someone genuinely changes their day?

Looking for work that feels meaningful, not just another queue of tasks?

Ready for a role that offers a blend home working with supportive time in the office?

About the Role

As a Customer Service / Debt Advisor at StepChange, you’ll support people across the UK who are facing some of the most emotionally challenging moments of their lives. This isn’t just about financial guidance.Clamp it, offering clarity, reassurance, and practical steps at a time when clients feel overwhelmed.

You’ll help clients understand their options, create realistic budgets, and feel more confident about the futurepresentation. The work is structured, supported, and purposeful giving you the tools you need to make a meaningful impact in every interaction.

Your first 12 weeks will be spent in our Leeds office, giving you the training, coaching, and confidence you need to succeed. After that, you’ll the opportunity for ablend home working with supportive time in the office for collaboration, development, and staying connected with your team.

Please note that the assessment centre will be held in person at our Leeds office on Wednesday 28th January, with sessions taking place both in the morning and afternoon.

What You’ll Be Doing

Every interaction you have, whether online or on the phone, helps someone move closer to stability and hope. Day to day, you’ll:

• Listen with care to understand each client’s financial situation and emotional needs
• Analyse information and offer clear, practical advice based on their circumstances
• Build realistic budgets and recommend tailored solutions that clients can sustain
• Help clients stay engaged and confident throughout their journey with us
• สเตอร์ closely with colleagues to ensure clients can access specialist support when needed
• Stay up to date with the latest guidance, policies, and digital tools

You’ll be supported with structured training, ongoing coaching, and a clear development pathway.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be someone who brings calm, clarity, and empathy to every interaction. You communicate confidently, simplify complex information, and stay steady under pressure. stagione You’re comfortable using digital systems and open to learning new tools as our services evolve. Colleague>

You’ll thrive in this role if you value:

• Purpose— work that genuinely makes a difference
• Belonging— being part of a supportive, respectful team
• Growth— ongoing coaching and development to build your capability
• Balance— a hybrid model that supports wellbeing and flexibility

You don’t need financial services experience freue. What matters most is your mindset, your care for others, and your willingness to learn.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Belonging is central to who we are. We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the clients we support, and a culture where everyone feels valued and able to be themselves.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences. If you need an resonable adjustment to our recruitment process so you can perform at your best, just let us know, we’re here to support you.