Advocacy Caseworker

Spinal Injuries Association; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Milton Keynes is seeking an Advocacy Caseworker to provide vital support to individuals with spinal cord injuries. The role entails managing social care and CHC casework, improving service provisions, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess at least one year of relevant experience and a strong understanding of social policy issues. This role offers an inclusive work environment and significant benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

6% employer contribution to pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Employee volunteer days

Free car parking

Budget for talent development

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience of CHC and/or social care work.
• Experience of working with government bodies such as social workers and NHS.
• A good understanding of social care issues affecting people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide Social Care and CHC casework and support to SCI people.
• Improve service provisions for SCI individuals.
• Collate data and case studies for organizational development.

Skills

Experience of CHC and/or social care work

Ability to cope with challenging or emotional enquiries

Understanding of relevant social policy and welfare rights

Prioritization of a busy workload

Communication of complex information

Job description

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.

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury., 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. No agencies please

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.

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