Welfare Benefits – Legal Advocacy Support Project (LASP) Caseworker & Project Support Officer

Closing date: Monday, 12th June 2023

Help people access justice by joining our Welfare Benefits Team who have an 86% success rate in challenging Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Work Capability Assessment (WCA) decisions. LASP is a model for enhancing social welfare law services by recruiting and training law students to undertake selected advice and advocacy casework and has had considerable success in Bristol and three other cities.

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out PIP and WCA appeals casework and supporting with associated volunteer recruitment, support and supervision.

Fixed Term post to March 2024 (possibility of extension, subject to funding)

Hours: 21-28 per week

Salary: £23,000-25,000 pro rata dependent on experience

Benefits Package: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), extra leave between Christmas and New Year, 7% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, generous family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities

For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please contact Rosie, Legal Advocacy Support Project (LASP) Coordinator and Caseworker, on rosannat@bristollawcentre.org.uk

Application Details: If you would like to apply for this role, please return your completed application form via email to mail@bristollawcentre.org.uk by 12th June 2023

Interview Date: 15th June 2023

LASP Caseworker Job Description and Person Specification

Application Form

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