Caseworker jobs

Job Title: Solicitor / Senior Caseworker

Contract: Permanent. Full time or part time.

Responsible To: Legal Services Director

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependant on qualifications and experience.

Location: An office base in Llandudno Junction, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and outreach work across Gwynedd and Ynys Mon.

About the role

North Wales Community Law is a charity established in 2023 that provides free legal advice to people in North Wales. We have a small team of caseworkers and we want to grow our team to enable us to support more people. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to our vision to make sure that everyone in North Wales has access to the services and expertise they need to uphold their rights, fight inequality and challenge injustice.

We are looking for a solicitor or experienced caseworker to provide specialist housing or family law casework and advice under the supervision of our Legal Services Director. Based in our offices in Llandudno Junction, the role will involve regular travel to community based outreach clinics in North Wales, particularly Gwynedd and Ynys Mon.

We are particularly keen to hear from people with experience of relevant Welsh housing legislation and qualified solicitors with experience of legally aided civil litigation.

Other benefits include 35 days annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), company pension and a commitment to investing in your professional development. Wellbeing is a core value of North Wales Community Law, and we recognise that we all thrive when our needs are met. All staff have access to discounts, free financial and legal advice, and health and wellbeing support through our comprehensive employee assistance programme.

About North Wales Community Law

Our vision is that everyone in North Wales has access to the services and expertise they need to uphold their rights, fight inequality and challenge injustice.

North Wales Community Law is an independent, not-for-profit legal charity committed to alleviating poverty, promoting equality, and helping everyone create a fair and just society. We do this by providing free, community based legal advice on issues affecting the day to day lives of people living in North Wales, using the law as a tool for social change, and sharing knowledge and skills across the legal and charity sectors.

Since opening our doors in 2023 we’ve provided expert legal advice to people in need who would otherwise have no access to justice. We’ve formed innovative collaborations with grassroots organisations supporting individuals, and with national charities challenging public bodies.

We have established a national profile across Wales and the UK, championing the legal rights of people in North Wales who are marginalised through poverty, discrimination, or disadvantage. A recently awarded legal aid contract for housing and Welsh Government funding put us in a strong position to challenge injustice and inequality for the communities we serve.

Duties

• To provide legal advice and casework assistance and give appropriate advice and support to clients, managing your own caseload and making applications for public funding as required.
• To liaise with landlords’ and other parties’ representatives, solicitors, other agencies and groups as required.
• To ensure that all casework, advice, and assistance complies with the requirements of the organisation’s processes, accreditations and, where publicly funded, complies with the requirements of the Legal Aid Agency.
• To collate evidence and work in partnership with other advice providers locally and regionally to influence the development of policy and legislation in relation to housing and domestic abuse.
• To undertake outreach work, including liaising with local communities, delivering talks and presentations to groups, and visiting community settings as appropriate. Work from various locations as reasonably required.
• To inform and participate in our public legal education work, to promote North Wales Community Law and a rights-respecting culture in north Wales.
• To actively engage with local community groups and organisations, bringing together our experience, skills and knowledge with that of others, sharing learning wherever possible.
• To prepare reports on your own work for the information of the Trustee Board, funders and other stakeholders, as required.
• To actively contribute to internal meetings, including cascading learning.
• To attend appropriate training courses and maintain readership of relevant publications to maintain and develop professional expertise.
• To support your own and team’s wellbeing and encourage a positive working environment.
• To travel to other locations for the purposes of giving advice, advocacy or for training.
• To carry out a share of administrative tasks including those detailed in the organisation’s Quality Manual.
• To carry out such other duties as may be required.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of delivering housing or family law advice and complex casework - advising and supporting clients through the legal system
• Ability to manage a busy caseload, working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Experience of legal aid processes, meeting financial targets and time recording requirements using case management systems.
• Good organisational, prioritising and time management skills.
• Experience of team and multi-agency working.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with the organisation’s client group.
• Commitment to sharing learning, skills and knowledge.
• An understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and its relevance to legal advice.
• Strong commitment to North Wales Community Law’s vision, mission and values.
• Excellent IT skills.

Desirable

• Experience of practicing housing law in Wales
• Experience of delivering advice in other areas of social welfare law
• Experience of civil litigation, representing clients in court
• Sound understanding of the SRA Professional Conduct Rules, SQM standards and Solicitor’s Accounts Rules and ability to apply them as necessary
• Experience of legal aid billing (including certificated work), and an understanding of optimising legal aid income
• Ability in written and spoken Welsh

To Apply

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 14th November 2025.

First interviews will be held online, with second stage interviews in person

Please email, with the job title in the subject line, attaching:

• An up to date CV
• A covering letter, describing how your skills, qualities and experience meet the requirements set out in the Job Description
• A completed Equality Monitoring Form

We recognise the value of diverse perspectives in our work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, identities and experiences, including those with personal experience of the inequalities and injustices we seek to address. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please email.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Teitl Swydd: Cyfreithiwr Tai / Uwch Weithiwr Achos

Contract: Parhaol. Llawn-amser neu ran-amser.

Atebol i: Cyfarwyddwr Gwasanaethau Cyfreithiol

Cyflog: £30,000 - £35,000 y flwyddyn, yn dibynnu ar gymwysterau a phrofiad.

Lleoliad: Mewn swyddfa yng Nghyffordd Llandudno, gydag o leiaf 3 diwrnod yr wythnos yn y swyddfa a gwaith allgymorth ar draws Gwynedd ac Ynys Môn.

Gwybodaeth am y swydd

Mae Cyfraith Gymunedol y Gogledd yn elusen a sefydlwyd yn 2023 i ddarparu cyngor cyfreithiol am ddim i bobl yng Ngogledd Cymru. Mae gennym dîm bach o weithwyr achos, ac rydym eisiau tyfu ein tîm er mwyn i ni allu cefnogi mwy o bobl. Dyma gyfle cyffrous i rywun sydd eisiau cyfrannu at ein gweledigaeth i wneud yn siŵr bod pawb yng Ngogledd Cymru yn gallu cael gafael ar y gwasanaethau a'r arbenigedd sydd eu hangen arnynt i gynnal eu hawliau, i frwydro yn erbyn anghydraddoldeb, ac i herio anghyfiawnder.

Rydym yn chwilio am gyfreithiwr neu weithiwr achos profiadol i ddarparu gwaith achos a chyngor arbenigol ynglŷn â thai neu gyfraith teulu dan oruchwyliaeth ein Cyfarwyddwr Gwasanaethau Cyfreithiol. Bydd y swydd wedi'i lleoli yn ein swyddfeydd yng Nghyffordd Llandudno, a bydd angen teithio'n rheolaidd i glinigau allgymorth yn y gymuned yng Ngogledd Cymru, yn enwedig yng Ngwynedd ac Ynys Môn.

Rydym yn arbennig o awyddus i glywed gan bobl sydd â phrofiad o ddeddfwriaeth dai berthnasol yng Nghymru a chyfreithwyr cymwys sydd â phrofiad o ymgyfreitha sifil gyda chymorth cyfreithiol.

Mae buddion eraill yn cynnwys 35 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol pro rata (gan gynnwys gwyliau banc), pensiwn cwmni ac ymrwymiad i fuddsoddi yn eich datblygiad proffesiynol. Mae llesiant yn un o werthoedd craidd Cyfraith Gymunedol y Gogledd, ac rydym yn cydnabod ein bod ni i gyd yn ffynnu pan fydd ein hanghenion yn cael eu diwallu. Mae’r holl staff yn gallu cael gafael ar ostyngiadau, cyngor ariannol a chyfreithiol am ddim, a chymorth iechyd a llesiant drwy ein rhaglen gynhwysfawr o gymorth i weithwyr.

Cefndir Cyfraith Gymunedol y Gogledd

Ein gweledigaeth yw bod gan bawb yng Ngogledd Cymru fynediad at y gwasanaethau a’r arbenigedd sydd eu hangen arnynt i gynnal eu hawliau, brwydro yn erbyn anghydraddoldeb a herio anghyfiawnder.

Mae Cyfraith Gymunedol y Gogledd yn elusen annibynnol, nid er elw, sy’n ymroddedig i drechu tlodi, hyrwyddo cydraddoldeb, a helpu pawb i greu cymdeithas sy’n fwy teg a chyfiawn. Rydym yn gwneud hyn drwy ddarparu cyngor cyfreithiol yn rhad ac am ddim yn y gymuned ynghylch materion sy’n effeithio ar fywydau bob dydd pobl sy’n byw yng Ngogledd Cymru, gan ddefnyddio'r gyfraith fel dull o greu newid cymdeithasol, a rhannu gwybodaeth a sgiliau ar draws y sectorau cyfreithiol ac elusennol.

Ers agor ein drysau yn 2023 rydym wedi darparu cyngor cyfreithiol arbenigol i bobl mewn angen na fyddai ganddynt fynediad at gyfiawnder fel arall. Rydym wedi ffurfio partneriaethau cydweithio arloesol gyda sefydliadau llawr gwlad sy’n cefnogi unigolion, a gydag elusennau cenedlaethol sy’n herio cyrff cyhoeddus.

Rydym wedi sefydlu proffil cenedlaethol ar draws Cymru a’r DU, gan hyrwyddo hawliau cyfreithiol pobl yng Ngogledd Cymru sydd ar ymylon cymdeithas oherwydd tlodi, gwahaniaethau, neu anfantais. Mae contract cymorth cyfreithiol a ddyfarnwyd yn ddiweddar ar gyfer tai a chyllid Llywodraeth Cymru yn ein rhoi mewn sefyllfa gref i herio anghyfiawnder ac anghydraddoldeb ar gyfer y cymunedau rydym yn eu gwasanaethu.

Manyleb y Person

Hanfodol

• Profiad o ddarparu cyngor a gwaith achos ym maes tai neu gyfraith teulu - gan gynghori a chefnogi cleientiaid drwy’r system gyfreithiol.
• Gallu rheoli llwyth achosion prysur, gweithio dan bwysau a chwrdd â therfynau amser.
• Profiad o brosesau cymorth cyfreithiol, cyflawni targedau ariannol a gofynion cofnodi amser gan ddefnyddio systemau rheoli achosion.
• Sgiliau trefnu, blaenoriaethu a rheoli amser da.
• Profiad o waith amlasiantaethol a gweithio mewn tîm.
• Sgiliau gwrando, llafar ac ysgrifenedig rhagorol, gan gynnwys y gallu i gyfathrebu'n effeithiol â grŵp cleientiaid y sefydliad.
• Ymrwymiad i rannu dysgu, sgiliau a gwybodaeth.
• Ymrwymiad i gydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant, a dealltwriaeth ohonynt, a sut maent yn berthnasol i gyngor cyfreithiol.
• Ymrwymiad cryf i weledigaeth, cenhadaeth a gwerthoedd Cyfraith Gymunedol y Gogledd.
• Sgiliau TG ardderchog.

Dymunol

• Profiad o ymarfer cyfraith tai yng Nghymru
• Profiad o ddarparu cyngor mewn rannau eraill o gyfraith lles cymdeithasol
• Profiad o ymgyfreitha sifil, gan gynrychioli cleientiaid yn y llys
• Dealltwriaeth gadarn o Reolau Ymddygiad Proffesiynol yr Awdurdod Rheoleiddio Cyfreithwyr (SRA), safonau’r SQM a Rheolau Cyfrifon y Cyfreithiwr, a’r gallu i’w cymhwyso yn ôl yr angen.
• Profiad o filio am gymorth cyfreithiol (gan gynnwys gwaith ardystiedig), a dealltwriaeth o optimeiddio incwm cymorth cyfreithiol.
• Gallu siarad ac ysgrifennu Cymraeg

I Wneud Cais

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau yw 5pm ddydd Gwener 14 Tachwedd 2025.

Bydd y cyfweliadau cyntaf yn cael eu cynnal ar-lein, gyda chyfweliadau’r ail gam yn cael eu cynnal wyneb yn wyneb.

Anfonwch e-bost gyda theitl y swydd yn y llinell pwnc, ac atodi:

• CV cyfredol
• Llythyr eglurhaol yn disgrifio sut mae eich sgiliau, eich rhinweddau a'ch profiad yn bodloni'r gofynion a nodir yn y Disgrifiad o’r Swydd
• Ffurflen Monitro Cydraddoldeb wedi'i llenwi

Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi safbwyntiau amrywiol yn ein gwaith ac yn annog ymholiadau a cheisiadau gan bobl o bob cefndir, cymuned, hunaniaeth a phrofiad, gan gynnwys y rhai sydd â phrofiad uniongyrchol o’r anghydraddoldebau a’r anghyfiawnderau yr ydym yn ceisio mynd i’r afael â nhw. Os oes angen unrhyw addasiadau rhesymol arnoch fel rhan o’r broses recriwtio, rhowch wybod i ni drwy anfon e-bost.

Os ydych chi eisiau sgwrs anffurfiol am y swydd, anfoniwch e-bo.

Gan edrych ymlaen at glywed oddi wrthych.

Salary: £34,434 starting salary (salary range will increase due to max £37,280 via the length of service) per annum (pro rata where applicable). 

Contract: Fixed Term until 30 June 2026

Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)

Location: This role is a 4 day a week role, of which 3 fixed days of Tues-Thurs MUST be on-site at The Refugee Support Centre, Liverpool. 1 day, Monday can be working from home or from our Manchester office.

About Refugee Action

Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.

To succeed in the role you will need to demonstrate:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing refugees integrating to a new community.
• Experience, commitment and understanding of the importance of cultural diversity.
• Ability to recruit and manage volunteers .
• Ability to carry out assessments and action plans with individuals and provide information and signposting.
• Experience and understanding of how to provide high quality face-to-face community-based group work and demonstrable knowledge of good practice approached to group work.
• Ability to develop projects in partnership with other organisations, community groups, voluntary/statutory agencies and experience of doing so.
• Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.
• Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it.
• An understanding of Refugee / Diaspora Communities and insight into how to collaborate with a range of providers to support them.

Those with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply

Closing date: 23:59 on 23 November 2025

Interviews: 4 December 2025 (on Zoom)

Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

This role is not on the Shortage Occupation List.  If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.

You can find out which roles are on the shortage occupation list via these two links:

• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations 
• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education

We are currently campaigning for people seeking asylum to have the right to work in the UK, see our Lift the Ban campaign here.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Domestic and Sexual Violence Caseworker to play a pivotal role in our Newham Domestic and Sexual Violence Support Service.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The Newham Domestic and Sexual Violence Support Service is a community-based initiative offering integrated support to individuals who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence, forced marriage, honour-based violence, female genital mutilation, or violence related to sex work. Delivered in partnership with local agencies, the service uses approaches such as casework, Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocacy (IDSVA), and Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) to provide holistic, person-centred care. Its aim is to not only assist survivors directly but also to raise awareness within the community about domestic and sexual violence and the support available.

The role involves delivering tailored support through safety planning, risk and needs assessments, and one-to-one sessions, empowering survivors to make informed decisions and develop independent living skills. It requires working closely with multiple agencies to meet needs effectively, building strong relationships with community and statutory organisations, and contributing to good practice and policy development. Service user involvement is promoted through events, networking, fundraising, and consultations, while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to safeguarding policies at all times.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

It calls for experience in working with vulnerable individuals, especially those involved in both on- and off-street sex work, along with a strong understanding of the challenges they face and the barriers to accessing services. The role requires the ability to support people who have experienced trauma, as well as excellent verbal, written, and IT skills. A good grasp of safeguarding issues and their practical application is essential, alongside knowledge of health and social care services and the legal framework relating to sex work. A valid driving licence is also required.

In line with Section 7(2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, this position is open to women only.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Domestic Abuse Caseworker
Reference number: 301
Responsible to: Team Leader
Working base: Watford Wellbeing Centre
Community Outreach in: Watford and Three Rivers
Working hours: Part-Time, 30 hours per week
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum, pro rata

About the Service

The aim of the Hertfordshire Mind Network Domestic Abuse Casework Service is to provide advice, information, and support to survivors of intimate partner or familial violence living in the community about the range, effectiveness, and suitability of options to improve their safety and that of their children. All advice will be based on a thorough understanding and assessment of risk and its management.

About the role

The purpose of the Hertfordshire Mind Network Community Outreach Worker role is to:

• Provide support and advocacy services to clients experiencing domestic abuse
• Ensure direct contact is made with the client within a specified time of an incident being reported to the police and to carry out a risk assessment.
• Ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly.
• Maintain and enhance service delivery standards and effectiveness.
• Support the team with case management and volume of referrals to ensure a short waiting time and referrals are contacted promptly and assessed appropriately.
• Collate and obtain feedback regarding the effectiveness of the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the wellbeing of clients who are affected by domestic abuse.
• Contribute to a reduction in repeat victimisation
• Reduce the number of victims withdrawals of witness statements
• Be aware of the impact on children of domestic abuse and make referrals to appropriate agencies to support the children where necessary.
• Increase the reporting of children at risk of harm
• Increase successful court outcomes by proactively supporting clients and work with the witness services for cases going to court
• Work with the wider team within Hertfordshire Mind Network and support clients in accessing additional support e.g. counselling, peer support, employment support and self-development courses
• Work with other professionals e.g. police, health, social care, housing, and signpost and liaise with such agencies as necessary
• Work with and signpost to other third sector partner agencies as necessary
• Provide a first point of contact for professionals and clients and pass on necessary cases or referrals to the Domestic Abuse Caseworker.
• Refer to the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) if required and local IDVA service.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays).
• Birthday leave day.
• Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment).
• Eligibility for blue light card.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.

Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 28th November 2025 at 5pm.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

N.B. Please quote reference number 301 when completing your application for this role.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.

No agencies please.

Ref: CLS-252

This post will require vetting to be able to work in a police station – NPPV2 Full Level.

Are you a driven, proactive and compassionate individual looking to make a significant difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Have you had personal experience of the Criminal Justice System or a proven track record of engaging positively with young offenders or other vulnerable groups?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Caseworker to join their County Lines team, where you will play a pivotal role on our pioneering project.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

County Lines is a phenomenon in which criminal drug dealing operations are expanding their operations outside of the larger cities, taking over drug markets in smaller towns. Gangs target vulnerable children and young people and coerce them to transport and distribute mainly Class A drugs into areas where there is less police presence, less competition and high demand for their product.

About this exciting opportunity

This pivotal role will see you referring clients, with reference to St Giles Trust/Rescue and Response assessment practices. You will also need to produce support plans and risk management and planning process, and to include appropriate agencies in the delivery of the service.

You will also deliver a holistic support service, working independently or with colleagues, which will include providing social and housing support, education, training and employment options, benefits work, debt advice, and appearing in court. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with regional agencies including police and social services is a key aspect of the role.

What we are looking for:

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system, lived experience of the issues facing this client group and/or experience of working with ‘high risk’, vulnerable children, young people and/or families
• Experience of engaging successfully with ‘challenging’ young people
• Substantial experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and communicating effectively, the needs of clients to other professionals
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office, and the ability to work with a case database
• The ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of the project
• Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding practices and policies, and ability to promote safeguarding among vulnerable clients and colleagues.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi-heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, or neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

Please note St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 17 November 2025 at 9 am. Interviews: 1st December 2025.

Uwch Weithiwr Achos Llinellau Cyffuriau CLiC

£27,000 y flwyddyn (Dylai ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus ddisgwyl cael eu penodi ar fan cychwyn y raddfa gyflog. Dim ond ar gyfer ymgeiswyr eithriadol sydd â thystiolaeth gref o brofiad perthnasol y bydd cyflog uwch yn cael ei ystyried)

Amser Penodol tan 01/12/2026

Lleoliad: Caerdydd

Bydd y swydd hon yn gofyn am fetio er mwyn gallu gweithio mewn gorsaf heddlu – NPPV2 Lefel Llawn.

Cyf: CLS-252

A ydych chi'n unigolyn llawn egni, uchelgeisiol, rhagweithiol a thosturiol ac am wneud gwahaniaeth sylweddol i fywydau plant a phobl ifanc sy'n agored i niwed? A ydych wedi cael profiad personol o'r System Cyfiawnder Troseddol neu hanes profedig o ymgysylltu'n gadarnhaol â throseddwyr ifanc neu grwpiau eraill sy'n agored i niwed?

Os felly, mae St Giles yn chwilio am Weithiwr Achos i ymuno â'u tîm Llinellau Cyffuriau, lle byddwch yn chwarae rhan ganolog yn ein prosiect arloesol.

Ynghylch Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles

Elusen uchelgeisiol, wedi’i hen sefydlu sy’n helpu pobl sy’n wynebu helbulon i ddod o hyd i swyddi, cartrefi a’r gefnogaeth gywir y mae ei hangen arnynt yw Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles. Yn ganolog i’n hethos yw ein cred bod pobl sydd â phrofiad uniongyrchol o oresgyn problemau, megis cefndir troseddol, digartrefedd, dibyniaeth ar gyffuriau ac alcohol a bod yn aelod o gang, yn allweddol i sicrhau newid positif mewn eraill.

Mae'r term Llinellau Cyffuriau yn cyfeirio at y ffenomenon o werthwyr cyffuriau troseddol yn ehangu eu gweithrediadau y tu allan i'r dinasoedd mwy, gan gymryd drosodd marchnadoedd cyffuriau mewn trefi llai. Mae gangiau'n targedu plant a phobl ifanc sy'n agored i niwed ac yn eu gorfodi i gludo a dosbarthu cyffuriau Dosbarth A yn bennaf i ardaloedd lle mae llai o bresenoldeb gan yr heddlu, llai o gystadleuaeth a galw mawr am eu cynnyrch.

Ynghylch y cyfle cyffrous hwn

Fel rhan o'r rôl ganolog hon byddwch yn cyfeirio cleientiaid, gan gymryd i ystyriaeth arferion asesu Achub ac Ymateb Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles. Bydd angen i chi hefyd gynhyrchu cynlluniau cymorth a phroses rheoli a chynllunio risg, a chynnwys asiantaethau priodol wrth ddarparu'r gwasanaeth.

Byddwch hefyd yn darparu gwasanaeth cymorth cyfannol, yn gweithio'n annibynnol neu gyda chydweithwyr, a fydd yn cynnwys darparu cymorth cymdeithasol a thai, opsiynau addysg, hyfforddiant a chyflogaeth, gwaith budd-daliadau, cyngor ar ddyledion, ac ymddangos yn y llys. Mae datblygu a chynnal perthynas gref ag asiantaethau rhanbarthol gan gynnwys yr heddlu a'r gwasanaethau cymdeithasol yn agwedd allweddol ar y rôl.

Yr hyn rydym yn chwilio amdano:

• Profiad personol o'r system cyfiawnder troseddol, profiad personol o'r materion sy'n wynebu'r grŵp cleientiaid hwn a/neu brofiad o weithio gyda phlant, pobl ifanc a/neu deuluoedd 'risg uchel' sy'n agored i niwed.
• Profiad o ymgysylltu'n llwyddiannus â phobl ifanc 'heriol'
• Profiad sylweddol o ddarparu cymorth, cyngor ac eiriolaeth a chyfathrebu'n effeithiol, anghenion cleientiaid i weithwyr proffesiynol eraill
• Sgiliau TG cryf, yn enwedig MS Office, a'r gallu i weithio gyda chronfa ddata achosion
• Y gallu i ddefnyddio a datblygu systemau monitro i gofnodi pob agwedd ar y prosiect
• Gwybodaeth am ac ymrwymiad i ddiogelu arferion a pholisïau, a'r gallu i hyrwyddo diogelu ymhlith cleientiaid a chydweithwyr sy'n agored i niwed.

Yn gyfnewid am hyn, gallwch ddisgwyl cyflog cystadleuol, lwfans gwyliau hael, pensiwn staff, gweithio hyblyg, rhaglen fentora, gwasanaeth cyngor a chwnsela, mynediad i oruchwyliaeth glinigol, benthyciad tocyn teithio tymor a llawer mwy.

Byddwch yn ymwybodol y bydd gofyn i ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus gwblhau cymhwyster Lefel 3 mewn Cyngor ac Arweiniad fel rhan o'u cyfnod prawf ar gyfer y rôl hon oni bai bod ganddynt gymwysterau cyfatebol eisoes

Rydym yn gyflogwr ecwiti a chynhwysol. Rydym yn croesawu pob cais, ac yn arbennig yn annog ceisiadau gan bobl o'r mwyafrif byd-eang (du, brown, aml-dreftadaeth) a'r rhai sy'n uniaethu fel anabl, niwro-eang, neu niwro-amrywiol, gydag unrhyw nodweddion gwarchodedig a/neu rwystrau neu heriau cymdeithasol. Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi'r effaith rymusol ac addysgiadol y gall pob profiad ymarferol ac amrywiaeth meddwl ei gynnig i'r sefydliad.

Am ragor o wybodaeth, neu i ymgeisio, ewch i’n gwefan trwy glicio ar y botwm ‘Ymgeisio’.

Nodwch y bydd St Giles yn gwarantu cyfweliad i bob ymgeisydd anabl sy'n bodloni'r meini prawf gofynnol a nodir yn y Disgrifiad Swydd ar gyfer y swydd wag hon.

Dyddiad cau: 17 Tachwedd 2025 am 9 am. Cyfweliadau: 1st Rhagfyr 2025

Background Information

Spitfire Advice & Support Services (Birmingham) Limited is not-for-profit organisation that offers help, information and support to clients from the most excluded communities.  We are currently funded to deliver our services in Castle Vale Ward and all the Sutton Coldfield post codes. Other funding we have enables the delivery of a number of projects that support our client’s including our Money Advice and Financial inclusion programmes.

Our Money Advice Caseworkers’ support clients who are affected by welfare reforms and have complex welfare benefits and debt issues. The appointee will need to have extensive experience of Legal Services Commission casework in the context of the Advice Quality Standard and will have worked in a target driven environment but who will also understand that people will always be our priority.

Essential Qualifications:

a)Educated to degree or equivalent level or have demonstrable work experience in the delivery of debt and benefit advice.

b)Hold either an IMA (Institute of Money Advisers) qualification or have recent GGDA (Giving Good Debt Advice) training.

Job Purpose

The key purpose of the role is to deliver a first-class specialist debt and money advice service to clients in need of support. ensuring income maximisation for all clients through the take up of appropriate welfare benefits.

We use a digital case managment system which enables hybrid working to function smoothly.

Case Workers Core Duties (extracte from the full Job Description for the role)

a) The delivery to AQS standard of the core Money Advice Service. This may be via telephone, MS Teams, email or face to face

b) The provision of advocacy and court representation at tribunals or other statutory bodies as appropriate.

c) Taking client instructions; this may include but is not limited to; drafting letters/emails to the client and third parties, preparing financial statements and negotiating with third parties.

d) Ensuring income maximisation through the take up of appropriate welfare benefits.

e) Working to targets to ensure that we meet all our contractual obligations.

f) Managing own caseload, opening and closing cases appropriately and carrying out reviews as required by AQS and the Head of Advice

g)  The support, with other team members/volunteers, of the delivery of the service on an outreach basis if required.

h) Maintain accurate case and client records using our digital case management system and for purpose of continuity of client casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and reporting preparation to AQS standards.

i) Ensuring that all casework meets AQS standards and complies with Money Advice Team Procedural Manual.

j) The maintenance of records and other data ensuring that it is up to date and accurate; either paper records (as required by Tribunal cases) or on our digital casework management system.

k) Ensuring that all confidential information is managed in line with the company’s Confidentiality Policy and GDPR Policy.

DEBT ADVICE CASEWORKER

OASIS HUB WATERLOO

PART TIME: 24-32 hours per week

FIXED-TERM CONTRACT: 12 months

SALARY: £18,787 for 0.6 FTE and £25,049 for 0.8FTE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Debt Advice Caseworker to join our team at Oasis Waterloo. In the heart of the Waterloo community we run a busy and vibrant community space, open to all. A vital part of this work is our advice services – providing free and accessible debt, benefits, housing and immigration advice to local people. This work has grown over the last few years and we are now looking for an experienced and innovative advice worker, to provide debt advice within the service.

What’s in it for you?

· A chance to work with a great team of passionate and holistically minded advisors and community workers.

· The opportunity to make a real difference, materially improving the lives of community members, as well as developing the service.

· The chance to get involved in the wider life of Oasis Hub Waterloo, including community events and staff gatherings.

You will receive the support of a fantastic team of professionals in the community.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

• A generous holiday allowance

• Flexible working where possible, with family friendly policies

In this role, you would be working with local community members, to improve their circumstances through the provision of high-quality advice. This role is based in our community space at the Oasis Centre and will include supporting with community drop-ins and walk-ins, as well as 1-2-1 appointments, and behind-the-scenes casework

The successful post holder must have:

• Experience providing face-to-face advice

• A willingness to work with people who have multiple and complex needs

• A recognised advice qualification or equivalent experience

• Attention to detail and up-to-date knowledge of advice practice and policy

If you are interested in being part of this fantastic project and want to know more, please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

To apply, email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following questions:

1. In what ways does your professional background and personal experience qualify you for this role? Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification and give examples.

2. This role is mainly direct delivery of support to local people, who often have complex needs. Please share examples of your experience working with a diverse range of backgrounds in a support role.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Friday 28th November 2025  

Interviews will take place on Thursday 4th December 2025  

The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK.  We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

At Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network we’re looking for someone to join us as our Senior Legal Aid Advisor. We will always stand by people standing up to an unjust immigration system. We provide a safe haven for people to rebuild their lives and our Senior Legal Aid Advisor role is a key part of that. Sitting in the immigration team, you will work on our Legal Aid contract alongside a team of Immigration Advisors working on a mix of grant funded projects for migrants unable to afford private representation. You will work within a supportive environment, reporting to our Immigration Manager, and be able to develop your areas of expertise. We’re a small and colaborative team so you will have the opportunity to work closely with other members of the organisation. 

Main Roles
Manage a full caseload of complex immigration matters funded by legal aid, including
asylum, human rights, and deportation cases.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations (IAAS, SRA, LAA).
Complete funding applications, manage provider submissions, track time, prepare
and submit legal aid bills and ensure compliance with LAA obligations.
Provide ad hoc supervision, mentoring or training to members of the immigration
team working on related immigration matters.

Specific Duties
1.Manage a full caseload of complex immigration matters funded by legal aid,
including asylum, human rights, and deportation cases.
a.Manage a complex caseload across the field of immigration, nationality and
asylum law.
b.Prepare, draft and file appeals to the First-tier and Upper Tribunals and conduct
appeals hearings as required.
c.Own legal aid processes for each case: complete funding applications, provider
submissions, billing, time recording and compliance with funder requirements.
d.Provide expert legal advice and represent clients in hearings; instruct counsel
when necessary and manage counsel budgets.
e.Interview and advise clients regarding immigration and asylum law procedure, and
practice in a sensitive and professional manner.
f.To maintain accurate and detailed case records of clients for the purpose of
continuity of casework, information retrieval and statistical monitoring, using
Advice Pro as appropriate and as required by management.
g.Advocate on behalf of clients by telephone, letter and email with appropriate
agencies.

2. Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations (IAAS, SRA, LAA).
a.Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with IAA, IAAS
registration or similar professional body, e.g. SRA
b.Keep up to date at all times with changes in the law by reading and attending
training events relating to asylum and immigration.
c.Adhere to casework procedures as outlined in LRMN’s policies, the IAA, SRA,
IAAS, SQM and AQS.
d.To maintain accurate and detailed case records of clients for the purpose of
continuity of casework, information retrieval and statistical monitoring, using
manual or/and computerised systems (Advicepro) as appropriate and as required
by management.
e.Produce reports to meet funder’s and LRMN requirements.
f.Work closely with the Immigration Manager and/or external evaluator in gathering
data and information to produce accurate monitoring and evaluation reports.
g.To assist LRMN in liaising with its funders and to provide statistical information
and updates as required.

3. Complete funding applications, manage provider submissions, track time, prepare and
submit legal aid bills and ensure compliance with LAA obligations.
a.Complete initial funding applications and any subsequent variations or
exceptional funding requests; gather and upload supporting evidence; ensure
eligibility and means assessments are correctly recorded.
b.Submit and monitor claims through the LAA portal (or other relevant portals),
respond to queries or requests for further information, and liaise with LAA
caseworkers or contract managers as required.
c.Draft detailed bills in the required format, check calculation of fees and
disbursements, obtain necessary approvals, and submit within contractual
deadlines.
d.Maintain documentary proof to satisfy LAA audit requirements (attendance
notes, advice records, evidence of means), respond to audit enquiries, and
implement remedial actions where required.

4. Provide ad hoc supervision, mentoring or training to members of the immigration team
working on related immigration matters.
a.Maintain close liaison with the Immigration Manager to ensure a unified approach
to leading and developing the team.
b.Provide occasional mentoring or supervision to individuals working on legal aid
cases.
c.Provide occasional training to individuals working on legal aid cases.

5. Other Duties
a.To participate in LRMN staff meetings, maintaining a high level of professionalism
and contributing skills and knowledge towards best practice for the organisation.
b.To attend supervision and appraisal meetings and other relevant activities.
c.To be able to perform your own administrative duties.
d.Work flexibly as agreed to meet the demands of the service – this may involve
occasional evening, weekend and outreach work.
e.Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to the work of the organisation.
f.Comply with LRMN’s policies and procedures.
g.Adhere to LRMN’s vision and mission and positively promote its work.
h.Undertake any other work as may be reasonably requested.

We are excited to be looking for a Children and Young Person (CYP) Caseworker who will be based from our Ashford office, working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. This role is hybrid working delivering support in the community, from home and also as part of our team from our office in Ashford, Kent.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for Children and Young People who have been victims of crime?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with children and young people?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Role

As a Children and Young Persons Caseworker your responsibilities will include:

Directly or indirectly delivering support to children and young people who have been affected by crime. You will further develop and delivering innovative interventions to address the needs of children and young people who been affected by crime.

As a CYP caseworker you will

• Deliver support to young victims of crime using appropriate service guidance
• Maintain and enhance service delivery standards and effectiveness
• Reduce the risk factors around the young people.
• Increase protective factors around the young person
• Increase the young person's resilience level
• Develop and enhance key stakeholder relationships

About You

Ideally, you will:

• have a proven track record of successfully delivering services for children and young people and successful youth engagement in a comparable role, however this is not essential as full training and support will be given
• have knowledge of safeguarding issues relating to children and young people
• have an understanding and knowledge and an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity
• knowledge of the current issues for children and young people affected by or experiencing crime, domestic abuse and relationship abuse
• understand confidentiality and safe working practice and maintenance of files in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements
• have knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and VCOP, awareness of the impact of crime including witnesses attending court and giving evidence

About Us

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form which will clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Floating Support Worker

We have a new role available for a Floating Support Worker to work with vulnerable Adults across the seven West London Boroughs to support them maintaining tenancies after time experiencing homelessness.

Position: Floating Support Worker

Location: West London Area

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (37.5hrs)

Salary: £27,636 Per Annum (ILW) Plus Pension and Other Benefits

Closing Date: Sunday 30th November, 2025

About the Role

As a Floating Support Worker, you will work with adults who have experienced homelessness to help them maintain their accommodation and improve their quality of life. Supporting people across the seven West London boroughs, you’ll provide tailored, person-centred support that empowers people to live more independently.

Key Deliverables include:

• Interview and assess clients in order to determine suitability for the service.

• Following initial assessment to go through a programme of work with clients accepted to cover accommodation needs, independent living skills, support with work and learning and social and emotional issues, then subsequent referrals to relevant agencies.

• Where clients have moved in to accommodation, the worker will provide support through a programme of regular visits.  These may include support and advice or more structured life-skills training as required.

• To be available to deal with clients who need help or advice, either by phone or on a drop-in basis.

• Create a package of support around the client, signposting where appropriate.

• To be available to represent Depaul UK at meetings concerning the client, supporting or advocating on their behalf.

• Keep clear and relevant records and statistics, and to ensure good communication with the project workers and project evaluators.

• Make a positive contribution to team meetings, Case management meetings and make a contribution to any policy reviews and consultations.

About You

You’ll be committed to supporting vulnerable people to build their confidence and independence. You’ll also bring:

• Able to work on own initiative but at same time able to exercise sound judgement in knowing when to consult with peers and clients to meet the service KPI’s

• A clear understanding and ability to implement risk management, information sharing and data security arrangements.

• Awareness of and commitment to equal opportunity and diversity practise. Ability to promote and implement diversity practice and policies and treat colleagues and clients fairly and with respect.

• Demonstrate ability to use IT to a level which will enable high quality reporting to be carried out. This should include an ability to use data capture systems including running queries and reports.

• Experience of helping vulnerable people with setting up benefits and maintaining their accommodation, especially people who have experienced homelessness.

• Experience of working with people who are categorized as vulnerable or have complex needs such as mental health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, domestic violence and offending behavior. (this list is not exhaustive)

• Knowledge and understanding of the criminal Justice system and benefits system.

• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and professional boundaries when working with vulnerable people.

In return for working here, you will receive:

• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role

• Flexible working model for suitable roles

• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service

• Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.

• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service

• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.

• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.

• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​

• Death in service (4x Base salary)

• Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

The employer delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

Asylum Aid is seeking a solicitor and IAAS-accredited senior caseworker to join its Public Law team, with experience in immigration legal aid, judicial review, and asylum and human rights law. The role involves managing a complex caseload of asylum, trafficking, human rights, and public law claims, providing high-quality legal advice and representation, and conducting judicial review challenges in the Administrative Court and Upper Tribunal. The successful candidate will work closely with the Public Law Supervisor and the Director of Legal Casework to ensure that individual cases are handled effectively while also identifying systemic issues suitable for strategic litigation to achieve broader impact.

In addition to casework, the postholder will contribute to the strategic development of Asylum Aid’s public law work by supervising junior staff, providing training on judicial review procedures, and collaborating with colleagues on internal strategy discussions. They will also engage with external stakeholders and other sector organisations to represent Asylum Aid, contribute to policy discussions, and develop initiatives aimed at increasing the effectiveness of public law challenges. The role requires experience of managing legal aid cases, using case management systems, and complying with regulatory requirements, including applying for and extending legal aid certificates and submitting claims for payment.

The position requires resilience, empathy, and strong organisational skills, as it involves working with vulnerable clients and exposure to distressing material. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of self-care principles and the ability to support colleagues in maintaining wellbeing in an intense working environment. Excellent communication skills, the ability to work autonomously, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion are essential. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to both individual client outcomes and wider systemic change, influencing the growth of the Public Law team and advancing Asylum Aid’s mission to protect and support refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of trafficking and human rights violations.

Join Barnardo's North West Fostering Service as a Supervising Social Worker

Barnardo's is one of the UK's leading children's charities, and our North West Fostering Service is committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people. We are now seeking a passionate and skilled Supervising Social Worker to join our dedicated team.
 

About the Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers to provide high-quality care. You will:

• Supervise, support, and develop foster carers to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Undertake assessments of prospective foster carers.
• Contribute to the matching process and foster home stability.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Delivering training to foster carers
   

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• A qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) registered with Social Work England.
• Experienced in fostering or children's social care.
• Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Able to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
   

Why Barnardo's?

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Access to high-quality training and development.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Opportunities to grow within a respected national charity.
   

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about improving the lives of children and supporting foster carers to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
 

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Benefits

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.

• Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
• Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

Job Title:                     Case Worker – CAPSA Services (Culturally Appropriate Peer Support and Advocacy)  

Reports to:                  CAPSA Team Manager

Geographic focus: Lambeth

Salary:£30,500

Hours of Work: 37.5 per week (flexible working available)

Duration:1 Year Contract (with a potential to extend)

Benefits:26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution, Employees' Assistance Programme.

Purpose of the role

The CAPSA (Culturally Appropriate Peer Support and Advocacy) Worker role has been specifically designed to support Black people using the secondary mental health system. As a CAPSA Worker, you will provide both Generic Mental Health Advocacy and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to eligible individuals, including people detained under the Mental Health Act(MHA) 1983/2007, conditionally discharged restricted patients, those under Guardianship, and those on Community Treatment orders, as well as individuals considered for section 57 treatments.

You will play a key role in ensuring that the perspectives of Black service users are recognised and respected, addressing their unique and multiple needs, and promoting access to advocacy for all eligible individuals. You will raise awareness of advocacy, rights under the MHA, and the CAPSA service among professionals, individuals, and agencies.

In addition to direct advocacy, you will contribute to service development by supporting an effective administration system and helping evaluate the impact of advocacy for both service users and commissioners.

As part of CAPSA’s race-led approach to systems change, you will also help challenge systemic racism in mental health services, embed culturally competent practice, and promote equitable care within South London and Maudsley NHS Trust (SLaM).

Job summary

Black Thrive Lambeth has developed a co-designed, culturally appropriate peer support and advocacy service (CAPSA) on behalf of the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA). CAPSA provides support to Black community members with mental health needs through peer support and advocacy, led by individuals with lived experience or lived understanding of mental health challenges. The service creates a space where experiences are respected, accepted, and valued equally.

The role involves building positive relationships with Black service users; offering one-to-one and group advocacy; supporting self-advocacy; gathering and sharing information to inform decision-making; and preparing monitoring reports and feedback. Advocates ensure that the views, wishes, and needs of Black service users are heard and acknowledged, addressing the impact of racism within traditional mental health services.

Duties and responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Advocacy & Support for Black Service Users

• Work with individual Black service users to provide culturally informed advocacy, support, and representation to assist them in decision-making related to their care, treatment, and legal status.
• You will manage a caseload of up to 10 clients.
• This will consist of weekly meetings with clients and supporting them around their care in the mental health system, this will be both within inpatient services and CMHTs (Community Mental Health Teams) as well as in the community.
• Support Black service users in developing and maintaining their cultural identity by identifying strengths and advocating for culturally relevant mental health interventions.
• Develop trusting relationships with Black service users within appropriate boundaries to help them express their mental health needs.
• Assist service users in preparing for meetings, attend appointments with them if required, and advocate on their behalf where needed.
• Provide information and updates on the progress of advocacy issues and ensure clients understand proceedings.

Culturally Informed Peer Support & Recovery

• Use lived experience and cultural understanding to promote positive self-esteem and recovery through a culturally informed peer support model.
• Provide practical guidance to Black service users, and where appropriate, their carers, on self-care, resilience strategies, and managing mental health within a race equality framework.
• Promote service user involvement by empowering individuals to communicate their culturally lived experiences and mental health needs to professionals.
• Challenge peer support models, stigma, and discriminatory practices that fail to recognise the cultural needs of Black service users.

Community Engagement & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and community members to develop a culturally informed advocacy and peer support model.
• Establish regular advocacy ‘drop-ins’ on wards and in the community, ensuring accessibility for Black service users.
• Signpost service users to culturally relevant community, inpatient, and online resources, as well as mainstream and specialist services.
• Liaise with, and when necessary, challenge NHS professionals, care teams, and local authorities to ensure due process and cultural competence in service delivery.
• To maintain a level of professionalism in all spaces always.

Role Expectations

• Maintain confidentiality, respect service users’ right to privacy, and ensure their dignity is always upheld.
• Keep accurate and timely records of advocacy and peer support work, providing regular verbal and written reports to the line manager.
• Attend team meetings, participate in one-to-one supervision, group supervision sessions, and complete mandatory training in peer support and other job-related areas.
• Raise safeguarding concerns following organisational policies and procedures.

GENERAL

• To attend and participate in meetings held by the CAPSA team and other bodies as required.
• To maintain records of hours worked and to complete accurate expense returns.
• To foster and develop an equality and diversity approach within the role, in line with Black Thrive’
• To promote the service through the distribution of publicity materials, liaising with statutory and voluntary services, and, where appropriate, through the media and presentations to local groups within the agreed company policies.
• To promote the role of advocates both within the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA) and externally.
• To work well as part of the team in a way that promotes inclusivity and respect in a supportive environment.
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Qualities Required

Each quality is marked as either E (Essential) or D (Desirable).

Experience (E/D)

1. Understanding and/or experience of mental health legislation and the Mental Health journey process in numerous settings – E
2. Lived experience of racism or discrimination in wider society and in the provision of mental health services – E
3. Experience of identifying and meeting the needs of individual people – E
4. Experience and ability to develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders – E
5. A commitment to working in an anti-racist and anti-oppressive way – E
6. Confidence in challenging stigma and discrimination within structural settings – E
7. Experience of working in an advocacy or healthcare setting – D

Knowledge and Skills (E/D)

1. Understanding and knowledge of assessment of needs – E
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences – E
3. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including via telephone, in person, over video link, and through presentations, demonstrating confidence and assertiveness – E
4. Emotional resilience and the ability to cope with sometimes challenging people and environments – E
5. Ability to work flexibly to meet varying demands on the service – E
6. Good organisational skills, including timekeeping and ability to travel to different locations – E
7. Excellent computer literacy and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office – E
8. An understanding and awareness of The Equality Act 2010 – E
9. Ability to act calmly and respond professionally to distress, disturbance, and unpredictability – E
10. Ability to work independently on own initiative and prioritise workload while working as part of a team – E
11. Commitment to learning through work-based learning and mandatory training – E
12. Knowledge of mental health legislation such as MHA 1983/2007, MCA 2017 – D
13. Understanding of the specific role, purpose, and responsibilities of an Independent Mental Health Advocate – D
14. Knowledge and/or awareness of safeguarding issues – D
15. An additional language (e.g., Portuguese, French, etc.) – D
16. Qualifications in Peer Support / Advocacy – D

We welcome applications specifically from Black people of African and Caribbean heritage, as the statutory requirement of the Equality Act 2010, Advance Equality in Mental Health 2020 and Parent Carer Race Equality Framework 2020, in order to address the importance of Black employee safety. These posts are therefore restricted to Black applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 and Part 1.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. Still, we will treat applicants with a criminal record fairly and not unreasonably discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.

Location: Farnham, Godalming, Guildford – travel to other offices may be required
Flexible working: Some remote working available depending on service needs
Reporting to: Head of Service Delivery 

About the Role 

We’re looking for a motivated Casework Team Manager to lead and manage our Casework Service. 

You’ll manage a team of caseworkers and volunteers, ensuring our service continues to meet the highest quality standards and delivers excellent outcomes for clients. You’ll balance day-to-day operational management with service improvement and development, working collaboratively with partners and funders to make a real difference in our community. 

This role offers the chance to shape local services, develop your leadership skills, and play a vital part in delivering our mission to help people find their way forward. 

What You’ll Do 

• Manage the delivery of casework services across a number of locations. 

• Supervise and support caseworkers and volunteers, ensuring advice quality and service standards are met. 

• Oversee case allocation, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for improvement. 

• Maintain your own small caseload to keep your advice skills current. 

• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Lead and Information Asset Owner as needed. 

• Work collaboratively with the Head of Service Delivery and other managers to ensure our services remain responsive and effective. 

About You 

You’ll have experience in advice or casework, and the ability to lead and inspire a team to achieve great outcomes for clients. You’ll also have experience of debt advice and ideally in benefits and housing.

We’re looking for someone who is: 

• Skilled in managing and motivating paid staff and volunteers. 

• Experienced in advice and casework delivery, ideally within the Citizens Advice framework. 

• Organised, adaptable, and confident managing competing priorities. 

• A great communicator who can build strong relationships with colleagues and partners. 

• Proficient in digital tools and case management systems. 

• Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion. 

What We Offer 

• A supportive and inclusive workplace where your wellbeing matters. 

• Opportunities for training and professional development. 

• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work–life balance. 

• The chance to make a real, lasting difference in people’s lives. 

You can download the full role description on our website via the apply button.

The Citizens Advice service values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, as they are currently underrepresented in our workforce. 

To take up this post you must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that Citizens Advice South West Surrey does not hold a sponsor licence and, therefore, cannot issue certificates of sponsorship under the points-based system