Welfare Benefits – Legal Advocacy Support Project (LASP) Caseworker

Closing date: Monday, 25th August 2025

Bristol Law Centre is a charity offering free signposting/referrals, legal advice and representation (advocacy) to some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable in our communities.

Help people access justice by joining our Welfare Benefits Team who have an 85% success rate in challenging Personal Independence Payment (PIP) 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 appeals casework and supporting with associated volunteer recruitment, support and supervision.

“I have found BLC to have a committed, considered, and flexible work culture. Pair this with a shared team passion of baked goods and coffee, it is a great place to work!”

Fixed Term post to March 2027 (possibility of extension, subject to funding)

Hours: 21-35 per week

Salary: £28,000-£30,000 pro rata dependent on experience

7% pension, generous annual leave (30 days + bank holidays), plus the time between Christmas and New Year), Employee Assistance Programme, generous flexible working and family policies and commitment to staff learning and development. For more details see our Employee Benefits Package. 

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 25th August 2025

Interview Date: TBC

LASP Caseworker 2025

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