Join the Access Social Care team
Our board and senior management team have made a commitment: over the next 10 years we will change the face of social care for good, strengthening communities to use the rule of law to drive up social care outcomes. We will be a household name, a safety net so that people know where to turn when things go wrong.
Work with us
We are a dynamic team of passionate people. We are dedicated to the people who need our expertise and legal support and we also care deeply about our team and we think that work should be an exciting and enjoyable place to be. We welcome applications from under-represented groups and we are a flexible employer that recognises the importance of balancing home and work life.
Read on to find out about the benefits we offer, the values we share and our current vacancies.
CURRENT VACANCIES:
Senior Legal Caseworker
Accountable to: Legal Manager
Location: Home working with occasional need to travel
Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Flexible (our full-time working week is currently 37.5 hours)
Salary: £44,397 (FTE) per annum pro rata
This is an exciting time to work with ASC. We have a new strategy and are growing quickly including across our senior leadership team. We have more than doubled in size and income since we started operating in April 2020 and we anticipate that this strong growth will continue for the duration of our next strategic period. We are dedicated to the people who need our help, but we also care deeply about people who work with us, and we think that work should be supportive and satisfying.
Responsibilities:
Work independently on our more complex cases, making use of peer support and supervision.
Casework lead for one or more membership organisation or contract for provision of legal advice services, including stakeholder relationship management and ensuring contract terms are met
Conduct a range of tasks associated with case preparation and management
Job pack and how to apply:
Please ensure that your CV and supporting statement do not include your name – use initials only. This will ensure that we avoid unconscious bias in our shortlisting process. To apply, please provide the following documents:
· An up-to-date CV
· A completed Equality and Diversity Recruitment Monitoring Form – Fill out form
· A supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing - The essential requirements of the person specification (See job pack)
Please send to jobs@accesscharity.org.uk
Timeline for recruitment process
If we receive a high number of applications for this role, we may close the role early. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able.
Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 17th November
Interviews will take place on: Thursday 4th December & Friday 5th December
Please ensure you keep these dates free.
Our Benefits
At Access Social Care, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits to enhance your experience with us.
Flexible Working
We champion flexibility, encouraging you to work with your line manager to find a working pattern that best fits your professional commitments and your personal life, whether its for family, or working during your most productive times. Our Remote Working Model offers flexibility in both schedules and work environments. We provide our colleagues with the equipment they need to work comfortably and collaboratively from home.
There is also the availability of a London based workspace, offering a comfortable and conducive environment for work.
Additionally, we host bi-annual in-person events, with a hybrid option to ensure inclusivity for all team members.
Annual and Christmas Leave
We believe a healthy work life balance is key to wellbeing. That’s why we offer 29 days of annual leave plus public holidays to give you plenty of time to relax and recharge. (For part-time staff, annual leave and public holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis). Our organisation closes from Christmas Day to New Years Day, and this is included within the 29 days, so you can fully enjoy the festive season with loved ones.
We also offer the option to purchase additional leave at certain points during year.
Pension
We offer two pension options for staff:
Default Scheme: A ‘qualifying earning scheme’ where a small deduction from earnings meets the auto-enrolment threshold.
Salary Sacrifice Scheme: You can contribute as much as you’d like.
In both cases, employer contributions are matched at 5%.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Balancing work, home life, and personal challenges can be tough. That’s why we provide free, confidential wellbeing and mental health support through Health Assured. Whether you need help managing stress, debt, or anything else, you can access support 24/7, 365 days a year. Health Assured services include a confidential helpline, the Wisdom app, and an online portal with a range of wellbeing tools to support your overall wellness.
Our Values
To work with us we expect you to share and demonstrate our values.
Trustworthy – Recognised for excellence, we will be the best we can be in everything we do. We will be truthful, independent and outcomes focussed.
Fair – We believe in treating people with kindness and compassion in a way that is right, reasonable, and just.
Fearless – We will do what is right, not what is easy. We will bravely challenge injustice.
Inclusive – Our beneficiaries’ voices will influence our thinking and decision making at all levels of our organisation. Collaborative in our thinking, we will work with others to achieve our goals.
Positive - We will be constructive and progressive in our challenge. We will optimistically and dynamically drive for change