At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential housing law advice and support to those in need.
- Company: Join Shelter Cymru, a passionate team dedicated to tackling the housing crisis.
- Benefits: Enjoy 29 days leave, hybrid working, and comprehensive wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to social change.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing law or a related field is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 29561 - 29561 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has now arisen at Shelter Cymru for a Housing Law Caseworker who will work within our Housing Services team based in our Wrexham office. The post holder will be part of a team who provide a National Housing Advice Service. In this role, advice will be delivered primarily to regular face-to-face surgeries, housing possession help desks in courts in North East Wales and on occasion remotely. The post holder will be office based/work out of one of our North East Wales Office (Wrexham) during the induction period, with some flexibility to work from home, subject to line manager’s approval. Following a successful induction, the post holder may choose to work part of the week from home.
Time off:
- 29 days annual leave plus 2 Shelter Cymru days and public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff and those joining part-way through the year).
- 3 paid Wellbeing days (pro rata for part time staff).
- Paid Carers and Compassionate leave.
- 35 hour working week for full time equivalent employees.
- Hybrid working - We are developing a flexible and hybrid working approach for all staff, with a minimum of 1 day per week working in the office.
Support and Benefits:
- Workplace counsellor provides various support to Shelter Cymru Staff including Induction training and information on maintaining good mental health.
- Access to bi-monthly peer support and reflective practice groups, facilitated by the workplace counsellor.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help staff deal with personal problems that might impact on work performance, health and wellbeing.
- Shelter Cymru operates a contributory pension scheme – employer contribution 4.25% and 5% employee contribution.
- Pension Salary Exchange Scheme.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme (up to two times annual salary).
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay.
- Contribution to Christmas party.
- Access to Charity worker discounts via https://www.charityworkerdiscounts.com/.
- Access to Blue Light Card via Blue Light Card Homelessness Discounts.
About us:
We are delighted that you are considering joining the team at Shelter Cymru. We understand the devastating impact that the housing emergency causes and every day we work alongside people to deal with the damaging effect it has on their lives. We currently employ a paid workforce of over 100 people across Wales and an increasing number of volunteers. With the types of services and support we offer and our campaigning and lobbying agenda, our job roles present challenging and rewarding careers and volunteering opportunities.
People feel that working for Shelter Cymru is more than just a job; they are part of a close-knit team that provides help to those that need it, and is constantly striving to effect change. So come and join the fight for home and become part of the Shelter Cymru team!
Shelter Cymru offers a high level of support, a welcoming work environment and an excellent package of benefits.
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Shelter Cymru is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for those passionate about making a difference in housing law. With generous benefits including 29 days of annual leave, hybrid working options, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, staff are empowered to grow both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful change in North East Wales. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and strives to provide vital support to those in need.
