31.03.2021 / News /

UVW is hiring: 1 X Bilingual (English – Spanish) Caseworker – Organiser

We are pleased to announce a vacancy for a Bilingual Caseworker 5 days a week.

This role will involve casework, training and membership engagement, specifically:

Advising, supporting members on how to best resolve their grievances or resist disciplinary proceedings against them, and representing them in workplace hearings.
Supporting members through the ACAS Early Conciliation process for employment tribunal claims and negotiating settlements where possible.
Deliver employment law and representation training to members.
Co-ordinating with our communications team to promote member’s stories
Identify organising opportunities and co-ordinate with the organising team.
Engage members in the union’s activities.

Essential:

Personal interest in workers’ rights, trade unions and social justice.
Fluent in Spanish and English.
Strong computer and research skills.
Strong case management skills.
Strong knowledge of employment law.
Strategic and creative thinking in how to handle cases.
Personable.

Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) to recruitment@uvwunion.org.uk by 19th April 2021.

Please specify in the subject and body of the e-mail if you are applying for the Bilingual Caseworker role.

**Start date 3^rd May 2021**

You pay will be at the UVW flat rate of £11.85 per hour. Other terms and condition include full pay sick pay, full pay maternity and paternity pay, and 6 weeks annual leave.