Caseworker

Do you have skills in giving advice, lived experience of navigating benefit and social care systems or worked within regulatory frameworks? Our casework role may be a great fit for you.

Posted by: Merton Centre for Independent Living in Jobs and volunteering on 6 December 2023

  • Closing date for applications: 12 January 2024
  • Contact phone: 0203 397 3119
  • Contact email: info@mertoncil.org.uk

This role sits within our information and advice team. We provide free information and advice to Deaf and Disabled people living in Merton in the following areas: welfare benefits, social care, concessionary travel, grant applications, health, and housing. Our work is accredited by the Advice Quality Standard (AQS).

What we offer:

  • Salary of £25,700-£30,000 pro rata per annum dependent on skills and experience.
  • Annual incremental salary increase, dependent upon funding.
  • 28 – 35 hours per week. Flexibility around working hours and patterns.
  • Fixed term contract until 31st March 2025 with the possibility of extension dependent upon funding.
  • Hybrid working – 50% of working hours from home and 50% in the office to allow for community, collaboration, and support.
  • Pension with employer contribution.
  • 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees).
  • Disability leave, if eligible.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • One week per year for you to spend on work at Merton CIL which interests you outside of your role to support innovation and skills development.
  • 24/7 employee assistance scheme available to support you.
  • Access to employee benefits & discounts.
  • A diverse team. Merton CIL is committed to equality, diversity and reflecting the communities we serve.

Please see the uploaded file – Caseworker Application Pack which includes more about the role including job description and person specification

How to apply

Email your CV, application support and monitoring form to info@mertoncil.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

You can email us to let us know that we can expect an application from you, if that works for you.

Candidates invited to interview will be informed within 3 working days of their application.

Start date: As soon as possible

More information:
https://www.mertoncil.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/

Files: caseworker-application-pack.pdf
application-support-form-3.docx

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