*This vacancy has now closed*

Salary/Grade: Grade B1 - £30,558 - £33,539

Job Title: Specialist Caseworker (multiple roles)

Department: Self-Directed Support

Reports to: Senior Specialist Caseworker

Reportees: None

Location: Flexible hybrid working arrangement with an office based in Livingston

Contract Type: Permanent and Fixed Term opportunities available.

Overview

In September 2023, the Scottish Government unveiled an initial year one investment of £9 million to reopen the 2015 Fund to new recipients in Scotland. It is anticipated that this funding will increase over the next three years, with £9 million in Year 1 currently confirmed.

We now have a number of Specialist Caseworker roles to support the readiness for reopening the Fund.

Your new role

You will be part of a dedicated, engaged and committed operations team. 

At all times we aim to provide excellent and flexible customer service to disabled people, their families and supporters.

99% of our fund recipients say that their funding from ILF Scotland improves their quality of life.

You will administrate accurate and effective management in the allocation of awards and grants covering Scotland and Northern Ireland.

You will be educated to at least SVQ 4 (SCQF8) level, or have significant equivalent experience, preferably in social care, welfare rights and benefits in a similar role OR equivalent experience. 

Experience of social care (either as lived experience or in your previous roles), welfare rights and benefits would be beneficial but it is not essential where you are able to demonstrate strong casework experience with the ability to manage your own caseload who has an eye for detail, is highly analytical, has excellent time management skills, exceptional customer relations and able to develop and maintain strong relationships. In return, alongside a competitive salary and a defined benefit pension scheme with a generous employer contribution and related benefits as well as various discounts and memberships, you will have the opportunity to operate in an award winning, genuinely supportive and flexible working culture, enabling you to use your professional skills and experience to deliver better services for disabled people.

BTA

We are delighted to be working in partnership with BTA (Bruce Tait Associates) and this search is being conducted exclusively for ILF Scotland by them. Their leadership team have all worked extensively in the voluntary sector and use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments. 

How to apply

If you are an ambitious, creative, solutions focused and purpose-led professional who lives our values of trust, respect and dignity, then please visit https://www.brucetaitassociates.net/ilf-vacancies today to find out how to apply.

We would strongly encourage you to get in touch well in advance of the closing date. The BTA team will be delighted to discuss the role with you.

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 29 October 2023

Interview Date: Week beginning Monday 13 November

Start Date: Monday 15 January 2024

ILF Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity.