Caseworker - Tondu, United Kingdom - Hiring Wizard

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Tondu, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Hiring Wizard on Behalf of University and College Union have a new opportunity for a
Caseworker to join their team in Tondu, Bridgend.

Job Reference No:
CW1

Location:
Tondu, Bridgend

Salary:
£55,150 per annum

Job Type:
Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours per week)

About Us:

The University and College Union (UCU) represents over 120,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians and postgraduates in universities, colleges, prisons, adult education and training organisations across the UK.

We also have members in the private sector, for example in private training agencies and language schools, as well as members working on a freelance basis.

Students training to teach in post-school education also belong to UCU.

Caseworker - The Role:

UCU is seeking a Caseworker for their team in Wales to provide advice and representation to UCU members in personal casework matters.

This exciting role is based in our Tondu, Bridgend office and reports to the Wales Official.

Main duties will include:

Advising members with problems and disputes arising from their employment
Representing members at internal grievance and disciplinary hearings
Representing and/or assisting members in relation to external bodies, such as ACAS, EWC and employment tribunals
Maintaining effective relationships with branch officers carrying out member casework and providing them with advice and support and, on occasion, training
Managing own caseload, and progress of casework, under the Wales Official's supervision

Caseworker - You:

Experience of a similar working environment and/or understanding of working for a trade union or other notforprofit organisation
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (inc. maths & English)
Excellent communication skills
Three plus years' experience of handling personal casework matters
Knowledge of UK employment and equality law
Advocacy and representation experience
Familiarity with the practice and procedure of employment tribunals

Caseworker - Benefits:

UCU offers a number of financial and welfare benefits to support its employees. Please see the advert on our website for further details.

Caseworker - Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Opportunities:

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£55,150.00 per year

Work Location:
In person