Vacancies

We currently have the following job opportunities: 2 x Generalist Advisers and Welfare Benefits Caseworker.

Generalist Adviser

Are you a generalist adviser looking for a new opportunity to tackle health inequalities?

Do you want to be part of an exciting new research project improving the lives of families in Tower Hamlets?

This a great opportunity to see the value of your advice work highlighted through expert research.

Mary Ward Legal Centre is looking to recruit two generalist advisers to be part of a new research project – Healthier Wealthier Families in East London – in partnership with UCL and University of York. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed advisers who believe in the importance of co-located services and evaluating the impact of advice on health.

You will provide generalist advice in Children’s Centres to families with newborns with the aim of maximising incomes and reducing poverty. The research will be evaluating the impact of the advice on health and wellbeing. You will be co-located in Children’s Centres and work closely with health visitors. You will be part of the research project and committed to data collection. You will have at least one year’s recent experience providing information and generalist level advice to members of the public on welfare benefits.

Mary Ward Legal Centre is a very friendly and supportive workplace with an excellent reputation for providing high quality legal advice. You will be supervised by experienced caseworkers and solicitors.

We offer excellent terms and conditions, flexible working, 35 days’ annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, and 6% employer’s contribution to a pension scheme.

This post is 35 hours/week and is currently funded for 16 months.

To apply, download the Application Pack HWF Feb 2025

Salary: £29,407

Closing date: 24 March 2025

Interviews: 31 March 2025

Welfare Benefits Caseworker

Do you want to be part of an organisation that shares your values of fighting for access to justice and changing lives? Mary Ward Legal Centre is a unique pan-London legal advice provider, renowned for providing high quality legal advice,

We are looking for an experienced Welfare Benefits Caseworker to join our friendly and committed team and to contribute to life changing outcomes for our clients. You will be joining us at an exciting time of growth as we now have a brand-new office in Newham, as well as a base in Camden.

We offer excellent terms and conditions.

Salary: up to £34,733.
Flexible working.
35 days’ annual leave in addition to statutory bank holidays.
6% employer’s contribution to a pension scheme.

We would consider applications for part-time working.

Application deadline: 21 April.

To apply download Application Pack Welfare Benefits Caseworker Feb 2025

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