Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, grassroots trade union and play a key role to UVW’s mission supporting low paid, precarious and migrant workers build power and solidarity in workplaces and communities through collective, legal and direct action.

We are looking for a passionate, committed and experienced Caseworker to join our team and support our members through individual and collective representation, negotiations and advocacy.

• Location: UVW office, 144 Cambridge Heath Road, London E1 5QJ
• Contract: 12 months fixed-term
• Days: 3 days per week
• Salary: £31,200 per annum (pro rata) – flat wage for all staff
• Benefits: Full sick pay from day one, 6 weeks annual leave, and the best parental leave in the country.
• Hours: 10am–6pm (35 hours per week if full time, including 1 hour paid lunch)
• Apply by: Thursday 19th September 2025
• Start date: Monday 6th October 2025

Key responsibilities:

• Advising members on the merits of their case.
• Representing members in workplace hearings – grievance, disciplinary, appeal, capability, redundancy, welfare and others as they arise.
• Supporting members through the ACAS Early Conciliation process and negotiating settlements.
• Delivering employment law and union representation training
• Identify organising opportunities and co-ordinating with the organising team.
• Engaging members in the union’s activities.
• Liaising with other organisations where necessary.
• Managing and maintain the union’s case management systems.

Essential skills.

• Personal interest in workers’ rights, trade unions and social justice.
• Strong computer and research skills.
• Strong case management skills.
• Basic knowledge of employment law.
• Good strategic and creative thinking.
• Strong understanding of trade union principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and time management skills.
• Excellent administrative and organisational ability.
• Commitment to UVW’s mission.

Desirable skills:

• Proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese
• Law degree and/or legal experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law.
• Proven experience in trade union casework and representation

• Advising members on the merits of their case.
• Representing members in workplace hearings – grievance, disciplinary, appeal, capability, redundancy, welfare and others as they arise.
• Supporting members through the ACAS Early Conciliation process and negotiating settlements.
• Delivering employment law and union representation training
• Identify organising opportunities and co-ordinating with the organising team.
• Engaging members in the union’s activities.
• Liaising with other organisations where necessary.
• Managing and maintain the union’s case management systems