Caseworker

Job Description

University and College Union have a new opportunity for a Caseworker to join the team.Reference Number: CW2Location: GatesheadSalary: £47,076 p.a.Hours: 35 pwContract: PermanentClosing Date: 22 July at 10.00 amAbout Us:The University and College Union (UCU) is the largest trade union and professional association for lecturers, learning support staff, academic related staff, trainers, researchers and managers working in Further & Higher Education in England, Scotland, Walesand Northern Ireland. Our 110,000 members are employed mainly in colleges, universities and in adult, prison and land-based education. We also have members in the private sector, for example in private training agencies and language schools, as well as membersworking on a freelance basis. Students training to teach in post-school education also belong to UCU.Caseworker - The Role:The Bargaining, Organising, Representation & Operations department at UCU is seeking a Caseworker to join the Northern Regional team on a permanent, full time basis. In this exciting role, based (normally) in our Gateshead office, and reporting to the NorthernRegional Official, your main duties will include:- Representing members at disciplinary hearings, grievances, and disputes with employers- Providing general advice and information to members on issues such as pay, terms and conditions and employment legislation- Ensuring the effective administration of casework- Regular travel throughout the region requiredCaseworker - You:The ideal candidate must be educated to GCSE level or equivalent experience (inc. maths & English) and would suit someone with experience of a similar working environment and/or understanding of working for a trade union or other not-for-profit organisation.You will need strong interpersonal skills; a thorough knowledge of UK employment and equality law, combined with three or more years casework experience; experience of advocacy and representation at hearings; a thorough understanding of, and commitment to,equality and diversity principles and the ability to put them into practice.Caseworker - Benefits:Benefits to support your wellbeing:- Generous holiday entitlement of at least 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, and 8 closure days with a pro-rata entitlement for part time staff- Disability leave arrangements- Special leave arrangements- A range of family friendly policies and procedures with enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave schemes- An Employee Assistance Programme that provides access to 24-hour confidential counselling- Access to advice and face-to-face intervention from a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist through the award-winning Physiotherapy Advice Line service- Flexitime scheme available by agreement where employees can vary their start and finish times or lunch breaks within the set parameters of the Work Life Balance policyBenefits to support you financially:- All employees are contractually enrolled into the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) where currently the employee contribution is approximately 9% of salary and the employer contribution is approximately 21% of salary- We will pay 50% of the net cost of childcare provision for children. The scheme is currently available to employees up to and including Grade G- Interest free season ticket loans to cover the cost of a second-class season ticket between home and the office- UCU will assist with the cost of an eyesight test and the purchase of a basic pair of glasses, where these are required for DSE useBenefits to support your training and development:- Training and developmental support- Access to over 250 eLearning modules through UCUs online Training RoomClosing date for applications: 22 July at 10 am.Interview date: 4 AugustDiversity & Inclusion Monitoring:We need your support to make sure our employees come from a variety of backgrounds, so we especially welcome applications from disadvantaged communities. Even if you are not selected, it would be really helpful if you could complete the diversity & inclusiondata when you apply for this role, because we can make sure we are encouraging a diverse mixture of candidates to apply. Thank you very much.Equal Opportunities:UCU is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancyand maternity.To submit your application for this exciting Caseworker opportunity, please press Apply now to be redirected to our website.

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