Advocacy Caseworker

Spinal Injuries Association; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity for spinal injuries is seeking an Advocacy Caseworker to provide social care casework and support to individuals affected by spinal cord injuries. This part-time role, based in Milton Keynes with hybrid working options, requires a strong background in CHC and social care, along with empathy and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in enhancing service provision and supporting the health and independence of our clients.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)

Group life assurance scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Employee volunteer days

Free car parking at SIA House

Budget for talent development

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in CHC and social care.
• Experience working with government bodies such as social workers.
• Good understanding of health and social care issues affecting people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide social care and CHC casework support.
• Improve service provision to people with spinal cord injuries.
• Collect data and case studies for organizational development.

Skills

Experience in CHC and social care work

Understanding of social policy

Ability to explain complex information

Prioritizing workload

Empathy for individuals with disabilities

Job description

Job description

Job Title: Advocacy Caseworker

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week (FTE 35 hours)

Work Pattern: 21 hours per week to be worked Monday – Friday. Hours of work to be agreed.

Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes with hybrid working available.

Salary: £35,040 per annum, FTE (£21,024 per annum actual for 21 hours per week).

Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity!

About Us

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose— a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.

About the Role

The Advocacy Caseworker will be responsible for providing Social Care and CHC casework and support to SCI people for a wide range of issues relating to their health care and independent living. Working with SIA teams and external partners and agencies, they will also be responsible for improving the provision of services to SCI people.

The data and case studies they collate will be central to both the work of the Campaigns and Fundraising teams and the wider SIA communications. This information will also assist with service and organisational development, identifying new trends and areas of unmet need.

The successful candidate will have at least one year’s experience of CHC and / or social care work, experience of working with government bodies such as social workers, NHS etc, a good understanding of relevant social policy, welfare rights, health and social care issues that affect people living with disabilities, in particular those with spinal cord injuries. They will have the ability to cope with challenging or emotional enquiries and enquirers, be able to prioritise a busy workload and be able to explain complex information in an accessible way.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service (pro‑rated for part‑time employees)
• Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
• Access to Group life assurance scheme
• Access to Healthcare cash plan
• Access to discounted gym membership
• Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee volunteer days
• Free car parking at SIA House
• Investing in our people – all members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development

This post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions. We hope that the role inspires you and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 12 January 2026, 9am

Interview dates: 27 January 2026 at SIA House, Milton Keynes

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.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview. Fully remote working considered for the right candidate.