Recruitment – Housing Solicitor/Caseworker

Friday 22nd December 2023

Application Form – Housing Erewash Job Description Housing Caseworker_Erewash_Dec 2023 Person Specification_Dec 23 Recruitment packDerbyshire Law Centre are a leading Law Centre provide specialist legal advice to communities across Derbyshire. We are adaptive, innovative, and energetic, with a collective management structure and multiple funding streams.

A vacancy has arisen for a housing caseworker to join the active and experienced team at Derbyshire Law Centre. Ideally, we are looking for someone who can start immediately, but will wait for the ideal person. The role is suitable for an experienced solicitor, legal executive or caseworker. ALS accreditation is an essential requirement.

The role requires a good knowledge of housing law. You must have a willingness to set up and take part in outreach sessions and undertake home visits, whilst being able to work with and advise the public by phone, virtually, in person or in writing.

This post is part of the Collective Management structure, who have day to day responsibilities for the running of the charity, therefore experience of day-to-day decision-making responsibilities would be advantageous.

Benefits

32 days’ annual leave, plus minimum 12 days bank holidays (Pro rata if job share)
Flexible working arrangements, including TOIL (Time Off in Lieu) and hybrid working
Family friendly policies often above the legislative requirements
Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contribution at 8%
Access to Employee Assistance Scheme
Casual smart dress code