This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced caseworker to join Z2K’s advice services team to provide in-depth advice and casework on a range of Social Security and housing issues. Casework will involve communications, negotiations as well as preparation and presentation of cases to appropriate third parties such as the DWP, the Tribunals Service, local authorities and other statutory bodies, housing associations, private landlords and tribunals as appropriate.
You will have at least 2 years’ experience of providing social welfare advice and casework and the ability to manage a varied caseload, adopt a flexible approach towards casework, and make outreach visits as appropriate. You will have in-depth knowledge and understanding of welfare benefits law, regulations and guidance as well as experience of representing clients at First-tier Tribunal. You will share our passion for tackling poverty and injustice and commitment to working in an anti-oppressive, non-discriminatory and empowering way with people from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
Z2K is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life.
Closing Date: We will interview for this position on a rolling basis until we appoint a candidate.
Interview & Assessment dates: TBC
If you have any particular support needs in relation to the application or recruitment process, please email recruitment@z2k.org or call us on 020 7259 0801 to discuss how we can support you.
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