Injured Payments Scheme Caseworker

Relatives for Justice 

RFJ is seeking 2 dynamic and dedicated caseworkers to support applicants to the Payments Scheme for the Permanently Injured of the conflict.

These posts will be located in Belfast and Dungannon with the potential for hybrid working arrangements.

For full details please email: [email protected]

Closing date is 4pm Friday 31st May 2024.

Emailed application forms only - CVs will not be accepted in lieu of applications

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Title: Victims’ Payments Scheme for Permanent Disablement Advice Worker 

Relatives for Justice seek suitably qualified persons to apply for the position of Victims’ Payments Scheme for Permanent Disablement Advice Worker.  

Successful applicants will be expected to work between offices and outreach centers in Belfast, Dungannon and Gulladuff and further afield as required. 

Post holders will support potential applicants to the payment scheme for the injured in making applications to the scheme, including assisting with recovery of relevant documentation. 

Closing Date: 4pm Friday May 31st

Job Title: Victims’ Payments Scheme for Permanent Disablement Advice Worker 

Responsible to: TPDPS Team Casework Manager

Salary: £32,076

Hours: 39 hrs pw 

Annual Leave: 21 days pa plus office closure days 

Responsibilities: 

1. To provide information and advice on the scheme for injured of the conflict. 

2. Maintain an ongoing caseload associated with the position. 

3. Maximise applicant’s income. 

4. Make home visits in appropriate cases to the homes of persons seeking to make an application. 

5. Provide applicants with representation to the Payment’s Board. 

6. Research and collate supporting evidence of conflict harm and injury on behalf of applicants. 

7. Mediate and negotiate with appropriate agencies in the preparation and presentation of applications and appeals. 

8. Participate in regular training programmes. 

9. Provide regular reports on applicant representation for the Deputy Director. 

10. Attend and participate in team meetings. 

11. Attend monthly supervision with the Deputy Director and receive monthly off-line supervision. 

12. Promote and develop partnership working to increase the efficiency of advice services to members of Relatives for Justice. 

13. Be responsible for the dynamic recording, collation and provision of statistical data and reports through outcome-based monitoring and evaluation systems. 

14. Meet or exceed all outcomes set for the project by due dates. 

15. Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by management. 

Essential Criteria 

• Relevant Third Level Degree and/or minimum three years paid employment working with victims and survivors in advocacy work. 
• Awareness and understanding of how rights to reparations and advice issues impact the victims and survivors of conflict. 
• Excellent understanding of the nature of conflict harms and physical and psychological injury, conflict trauma and its impact. 
• Experience of collating archive materials and evidence on behalf of victims and survivors. 
• Experience of giving advice on reparative schemes available to victims and survivors. 

• The ability to interpret and explain clearly relevant legislation in meaningful ways. 
• Working experience of computer programmes e.g., Word and Excel 
• At least two years’ experience of working with victims and survivors of conflict in paid or unpaid capacity. 
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing. 
• Ability to prepare high quality reviews and reports. 

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. 
• A demonstrated commitment to human rights and the core values and work of Relatives for Justice. 
• A driver’s license and access to own transport can demonstrate ability to fulfil demands of the post.