The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is a national, free, confidential, and independent service, providing advice and support to people in debt or in danger of getting into debt. Each MABS company is rooted within the communities they serve, and staff work with clients to enable them to cope with immediate debt problems and assist clients with identifying appropriate solutions and advocate with creditors on their behalf.
Dedicated Mortgage Arrears Adviser
Temporary Fixed Term, Full-time, 35 hours per week, with an expected end date of 31 December 2027, South Connacht MABS for its Mayo South/Castlebar office
Role
South Connacht MABS has a vacancy for a full-time, fixed-term Dedicated Mortgage Arrears Adviser (DMA). The DMA will provide a free, independent, confidential money advice service to facilitate clients to deal with debt problems and to become financially independent in the long term. DMAs also provide debt prevention education to the target group. For more information, please see the job description.
- This is a temporary position subject to completion of a six-month probationary period. The DMA project is currently funded by the Citizens Information Board until 31 December 2027.
- Full Time Salary Scale: €41,660 to €60,013 (including 2 long service increments), pro-rata for part time staff.
· Incremental Credit: It is expected that all new entrants to South Connacht MABS will be appointed at point one of the salary scale. However, South Connacht MABS operates an incremental credit process for appointments higher than point one. This process is applicable to new entrants into South Connacht MABS. Incremental credit criteria, based on the competencies and essential criteria for the role, are assessed against employment history as laid out in the application form only. The decision on whether to award an incremental credit or not is a decision made by the Board and is subject to the availability of funding. Please see the candidate pack for more information.
· Annual Leave: 26 - 29 days (following 5 years’ continuous service).
- Pension: There is a pension scheme in place where 5% is contributed by the employee and 7% by the employer. Membership of the pension scheme is mandatory.
- A panel may be formed of qualified candidates from which temporary, full-time DMA posts which arise within the next 12 months will be filled should vacancies arise in this period. Posts will be located in the South Connacht (Mayo South) MABS region.
- Application Process: These details are outlined in the candidate pack.
- Closing date: 4pm on Friday 19 June 2026. Please note that CVs, late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Please note that MABS has established a normal retirement age in line with the State Pension (currently 66).
A detailed job description and application form together with further information on MABS can be accessed at: www.mabs.ie
For details on how your personal data will be used as part of this process our Data Protection Notice for Job Applicants is available here:
http://www.citizensinformationboard.ie/en/data_protection/mabs.html
South Connacht MABS is an equal opportunities employer.
South Connacht MABS is funded and supported by the Citizens Information Board.
Pay: €41,660.00-€60,013.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have significant knowledge or experience on all aspects of mortgage arrears and insolvency, including repossession proceedings?
Education:
Licence/Certification:
- A Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
