Legal Case Support Officer

At the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), we are always on the lookout for top talent to strengthen our dynamic team. As part of our ambition to develop our in-house legal services across Fitness To Practice (FTP), we are keen to find people who can help us in our aim to be a high performing regulator.

As part of the HCPC Fitness To Practice (FTP) department, we have established a new team to investigate concerns where a registrant has gained entry onto our register through Fraudulently or Incorrect Entry (FIE).

Why Join Us?

The HCPC protects the public through the regulation of 15 health and care professions. We set standards for professionals' conduct, education and training, and proficiency; keep a register of professionals, known as 'Registrants', who meet the standards; and take action when there are concerns about a Registrant's current fitness to practise. Our aim is to be a high performing regulator which delivers forward-looking regulation underpinned by strong data and collaboration.

About the Role and Scope of Job

We have developed a new team which conducts investigations into concerns where a registrant may have fraudulently or incorrectly gained entry onto our register ('FIE'). This scope of this role is to support and contribute to the effective management of FIE cases across the team. This will involve providing a variety of case support and document management responsibilities.

Purpose and Main Duties

• Support the small team of paralegals to assist them with the effective and timely investigations into allegations of fraudulent entry onto the HCPC register.
• Case work and document management on the case management system, ensuring case information is up to date, accurate and accessible in line with Data Protection Policy.
• Dealing with and responding to casework correspondence.
• Preparing bundles for interim order applications, interim order reviews, instructions to counsel and final hearings documentation before the Investigating Committee.
• Reviewing, redacting and assisting in the preparation of the service of bundles for all parties in regulatory hearings.
• Liaising with the Health & Care Professions Tribunal Service to follow up on matters relating to hearing schedules.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

• An organised team player with strong attention to detail.
• Keen to work collaboratively and supportively within a new team.
• Flexible and adaptable in a new role and environment.
• Committed to delivering high-quality work and excellent customer service.

Our Values

We are committed to recruiting individuals who are passionate about protecting the public and who embody the values that make HCPC a great place to work. Our values underpin what we do and how we do it, to help us operate to high standards and effectively as a regulator and employer.

Location: Hybrid working with a mandatory attendance of 1-2 days a week at our office in London.

Closing Date: 24th February 2026

Interview Date: week commencing 9th March 2026

Application information:

Please submit a supporting statement along with your CV. Applications without a supporting statement will not be reviewed. There will also be an assessment along with the interview. All candidates must have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Before starting employment, we will conduct thorough checks on original documentation to verify your right to work status. Please note that the HCPC does not offer a sponsorship scheme and is therefore unable to sponsor visa applications.

HCPC's vision is to be recognised as an actively anti-discriminatory organisation that upholds and promotes best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion and an active ally for change. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the HCPC.