Credit Counselors
Code: 13-2071.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Accredited Financial Counselor
Budget Credit Counselor
Certified Consumer Credit and Housing Counselor
Certified Credit Consultant
Certified Credit Counselor
Certified Financial Coach
Certified Personal Finance Counselor
Financial Coach
Financial Health Counselor
Housing Counselor
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Create debt management plans, spending plans, or budgets to assist clients to meet financial goals.
- Assess clients' overall financial situations by reviewing income, assets, debts, expenses, credit reports, or other financial information.
- Calculate clients' available monthly income to meet debt obligations.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
CoreLogic DebtorTrace
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Financial analysis software
Freddie Mac Loan Prospector
Prime Debt Software Credit Repair
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
Business
customer service
administrative services
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Verbal
communicate by speaking
communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
use rules to solve problems
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Math
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Sincerity
Empathy
Self-Control
Social Orientation
Cooperation
Cautiousness
Frequently Asked Questions About Credit Counselors
Salaries for a Credit Counselors vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Credit Counselors in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Credit Counselors include: CoreLogic DebtorTrace, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Freddie Mac Loan Prospector, Prime Debt Software Credit Repair. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Credit Counselors professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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