Salary: B1: £33,754 to £36,612 (rising to £34,936 to £37,894 with effect from 1 April 2026)
Department: Independent Living Directorate
Reports to: Senior Independent Living Caseworker
Reportees: None
Location: This role is offered on a hybrid working arrangement with an office based in Livingston (at least one day per week to be worked in Livingston)
Hours: 35 hours per week FTE - happy to talk flexible working
Employment Type: Permanent
A full list of staff benefits can be accessed at our Work for Us page.
ILF Scotland is a values-based organisation committed to enabling independent living for disabled people across Scotland and Northern Ireland. We administer funding that gives recipients control, choice, and dignity, supporting thousands of individuals each year. Our work is guided by our core values of respect, empowerment, and inclusion, and we take a people-first approach in everything we do.
We are looking for Caseworkers who share our commitment to dignity, respect and empowerment. This is a varied and rewarding role where your work will make a direct and meaningful difference to disabled people’s lives.
As a Caseworker (Grant Support), you will play a vital role in managing grants and awards. You will manage a complex caseload with accuracy and care, directly supporting Recipients to use their funds effectively and safely, ensuring compliance with policy and build strong, empathetic relationships with Recipients, families, and stakeholders.
As a Caseworker, you will be responsible for the administration of ILF Scotland funding, including the processing, evaluation and management of Independent Living Fund awards and grants through the Transition Fund.
You will manage a complex and diverse caseload covering both Scotland and Northern Ireland. You will have delegated authority to make award decisions within set guidelines, using sound professional judgement and a strong understanding of policy. You will have analytical thinking, compassion and resilience. You will work closely with Recipients, their families, carers and a wide range of partners.
This is a role where your decisions directly impact people’s independence and quality of life. You’ll work autonomously within clear guidelines, exercising judgement and integrity in every interaction. You will also contribute to continuous improvement, helping us develop and refine processes and policies to enhance the experience of Recipients and stakeholders.
ILF Scotland is a values-led, award-winning organisation that supports disabled people in Scotland and Northern Ireland to live independently. As a team, we are committed to inclusion, respect, and empowerment for the people we support, and for our employees.
Along with the information included in the attached Job Description, we offer:
Please share your CV and a covering letter via s1jobs at https://www.s1jobs.com/job/caseworker-grant-support-126304711 evidencing how you meet the requirements of the role as detailed in the attached Job Description. Please note the role you are applying for on your cover letter.
As you would expect, we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives within our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of minority groups and all sections of the community to apply.
We are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview to any disabled applicant who wishes to take up this offer, provided they meet the essential (minimum) requirements for the role. The same applies to applicants who are care experienced.
Where we receive a high volume of applications that meet all the essential criteria outlined in the Job Description, we reserve the right to limit the number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants.
Closing Date: 13 February 2026 at 5pm
Stage 1: Assessments will take place week commencing 23 February 2026 in person at Denholm House
Stage 2: Interviews for Caseworker (Grant Support) will take place on 12 and 13 March 2026 in person at Denholm House.
