We’re hiring for a part-time (2-days a week) Casework/Tribunal Assistant!
The role will involve:
- Advising members on the merits of their case.
- Drafting Particulars of Claim and submitting ET1s.
- Drafting witness statements.
- Representing workers in the employment tribunal at preliminary and final hearings.
- Negotiating settlements.
- Representing members in workplace hearings – grievance, disciplinary, appeal, capability, redundancy, welfare and others as they arise.
- Supporting members through the ACAS Early Conciliation process and negotiating settlements.
Essential:
- Personal interest in workers’ rights, trade union and social justice.
- Strong computer and research skills.
- Strong case management skills.
- Strong knowledge of employment law and the employment tribunal system (for the employment tribunal caseworker role only).
Desirable:
- Good level of Spanish and/or Portuguese
See job description here >>
Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) to recruitment@uvwunion.org.uk by 28th September 2026.
Please specify in the subject and body of the e-mail that you are applying for the employment tribunal caseworker role.
Interviews will be during the week beginning 5th October 2026
Start date 19th October 2026.
You pay will be at the UVW flat rate of £17.13 per hour. Other terms and conditions include full pay sick pay, full pay maternity and paternity pay, and 6 weeks annual leave.