Kent Local Government Branch Caseworker

Unison; Maidstone; Remote; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Caseworker in Maidstone to represent branch members and provide advice on work-related issues. The role requires industrial relations experience, strong communication skills, and a full driving license for travel across Kent. This position is primarily home-based with a salary of £40,730 plus an annual subsistence of £3,489. Applications are due by midday on 28th November 2025.

Qualifications

• Industrial relations experience and understanding of employment law required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Ability to work on initiative and part of a team.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel across Kent.

Responsibilities

• Represent branch members on individual and collective issues.
• Provide advice on work-related issues.
• Work effectively under pressure and prioritise work.

Job description

Kent Local Government Branch Caseworker

Job Reference: caseworker

Date Posted: 11 November 2025

Recruiter: Unison Kent

Location: Maidstone

Remote Working: 100% remote working possible

Salary: £40,730

Bonus/Benefits: plus annual subsistence of £3,489

Sector: Administration, Legal

Job Type: Fixed Term

Duration: 2 years

Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Kent Local Government Branch Caseworker

UNISON Kent Local Government Branch is seeking to recruit for the position based in Maidstone, working across the Kent County. A commitment to the trade union movement and UNISON values is essential.

• Job Title: Caseworker
• Annual Salary: £40,730 plus annual subsistence of £3,489
• Working week: 35 hours per week
• Contract type: 2 Year
• Location: Primarily home-based

The Caseworker will represent branch members on an individual/collective basis, providing advice on work‑related issues. This post requires industrial relations experience and a good understanding of employment law, excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as IT and administration skills.

Essential to this role is the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a wider team; a full driving licence and the ability to travel across Kent is required. A car is not provided, therefore the successful applicant will need to provide their own vehicle and provide adequate business insurance.

You must be able to work effectively under pressure and prioritise your work. You should be familiar with local government schools and academies, and the private and voluntary care sector.

For an application form and further details please request a pack by emailing [e-mail] or by calling 03000 421019. An application pack will be sent to you by email.

Completed application forms must be received by no later than midday on 28th November. Interviews will be held in Maidstone in the week beginning 15th December 2025.

UNISON Kent Local Government Branch wants their staff to reflect the diversity of its membership and all applications will be considered on merit.

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The Caseworker will represent branch members on an individual/collective basis, providing advice on work‑related issues. This post requires industrial relations experience and a good understanding of employment law, excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as IT and administration skills.

Essential to this role is the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a wider team; a full driving licence and the ability to travel across Kent is required. A car is not provided, therefore the successful applicant will need to provide their own vehicle and provide adequate business insurance.

You must be able to work effectively under pressure and prioritise your work. You should be familiar with local government schools and academies, and the private and voluntary care sector.

UNISON Kent Local Government Branch wants their staff to reflect the diversity of its membership and all applications will be considered on merit.