Housing Law Caseworker - Cardiff, Vale and Valleys

Shelter Cymru; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate and dedicated team at an established organization focused on addressing housing emergencies. As a Housing Law Caseworker, you will play a crucial role in providing essential legal support and advocacy to individuals facing housing challenges. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a flexible and supportive work environment. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional development, you will be part of a close-knit team that values diversity and strives for positive change in the community.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Paid Carers and Compassionate leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory pension scheme

Non-contributory life assurance scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Workplace counselling services

Qualifications

• Experience in housing law and providing legal advice.
• Strong advocacy skills to support clients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to clients on housing issues.
• Work collaboratively within the Housing Services team.

Skills

Housing Law Knowledge

Client Advocacy

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Law or related field

Relevant housing law qualifications

Job description

Housing Law Caseworker - Cardiff, Vale and Valleys

Title: Housing Law Caseworker -Cardiff Vale and Valleys

Location: Cardiff Office

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Application Guidance:

An exciting opportunity has now arisen at Shelter Cymru for a Housing Law Caseworker who will work within our Housing Services team based in Cardiff.

The post holder will be part of a team who provide a National Housing Advice Service through a mixture of centre, court and surgery based services across Cardiff, Vale and the Valleys.

We are developing a flexible and hybrid working approach for all staff, with a minimum of 1 day per week working in the office and have offices across Wales

Employees are provided with an office base but this role will be based in our Cardiff office.

Time off

• 29 days annual leave plus 2 Shelter Cymru days and public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff and those joining part-way through the year).
• Paid Carers and Compassionate leave
• 35 hour working week for full time equivalent employees.
• Hybrid working - We are developing a flexible and hybrid working approach for all staff, with a minimum of 1 day per week working in the office and have offices across Wales (Cardiff, Swansea, Rhyl, Felinheli and Wrexham) and employees are provided with an office base.
• Workplace counsellor - Our workplace counsellor provides various support to Shelter Cymru Staff includingInduction training and information on the Intranet on maintaining good mental health and frontline workers have access to bi-monthly peer support and reflective practice groups, facilitated by the workplace counsellor. Frontline Workers can also access 121 counselling sessions.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help staff to deal with personal problems that might impact on work performance, health and wellbeing. The programme offers a wide range of support, including online resources, counselling, legal & financial support and referral services.
  
  
• Shelter Cymru operates a contributory pension scheme – employer contribution 4% and 5% employee contribution.
• Non-contributory group life assurance scheme (up to two times annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay

We are delighted that you are considering joining the team at Shelter Cymru.

We understand the devastating impact that the housing emergency causes and every day we work alongside people to deal with the damaging effect it has on their lives.

We currently employ a paid workforce of over 100 people across Wales and an increasing number of volunteers. With the types of services and support we offer and our campaigning and lobbying agenda, our job roles present challenging and rewarding careers and volunteering opportunities.

You will find people throughout Shelter Cymru believe passionately in what they do, have an appreciation of our beliefs and values, and a desire to make a difference. We believe that home is everything, and we never give up.

People feel that working for Shelter Cymru is more than just a job, they are part of a close knit team that provides help to those that need it, and is constantly striving to effect change.

So come and join the fight for home and become part of the Shelter Cymru team!

Shelter Cymru offers a high level of support, a welcoming work environment and an excellent package of benefits – for further details of the key benefits available please visit the recruitment page of our website

Shelter Cymru recruits based on merit and wants a workforce that reflects the diversity of individuals in housing need. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people who are currently under-represented within our workforce.

Housing Law Caseworker - Cardiff, Vale and Valleys