Overview

Relatives for Justice seeks applications from suitably qualified persons to join our team supporting applications to the Payments Scheme for the Permanently Disabled of the conflict.

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. Hybrid working arrangements negotiable.

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 16th February 2024

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

Responsible to: TPDPS Casework Manager

Hours: 39 hrs pw

Annual Leave: 21 days pa plus office closure days

Pension Contribution 8%

Location Belfast and Dungannon

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. Support applicants from application to assessment to decision to potential appeal stages.
5. Make home visits in appropriate cases to the homes of persons seeking to make an application.
6. Provide applicants with representation to the Payment’s Board.
7. Research and collate supporting evidence of conflict harm and injury on behalf of applicants.
8. Mediate and negotiate with appropriate agencies in the preparation and presentation of applications and appeals.
9. Participate in regular training programmes.
10. Provide regular reports on applicant representation for the Casework Manager.
11. Attend and participate in team meetings.
12. Attend monthly supervision with the Casework manager and receive monthly off-line supervision.
13. Promote and develop partnership working to increase the efficiency of advice services to members of Relatives for Justice.
14. Be responsible for the dynamic recording, collation and provision of statistical data and reports through outcome-based monitoring and evaluation systems.
15. Meet or exceed all outcomes set for the project by due dates.
16. 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 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 or can demonstrate ability to fulfil demands of the post.

To receive an application pack please email adminrfj@relativesforjustice.com with the subject line <advice worker>.

Only emailed applications received by 4pm on 16/02/2024 will be accepted. No CVs