Overview

The main duties and responsibilities of the Caseworker post include: -

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including parade/protest organisers, PSNI, local political representatives, residents’ groups, church representatives, PUL and CRN community reps, members of the public etc. 
• Building up an extensive knowledge of parading in Northern Ireland and undertaking research in relation to parading in other jurisdictions as required.
• Dealing with sensitive/contentious parades – seeking additional information and arranging oral/written representation from stakeholders; drafting determinations/correspondence following decisions made by the Commission; advising parade/protest organisers of the outcome of Commission considerations and dealing with enquiries and complaints.
• Preparing detailed briefs for the Commission on sensitive parades; presenting information to the Commission at formal meetings both verbally and in report format.
• Observing selected parades, including out of hours, and preparing detailed observer reports for the Commission; organising and attending outreach meetings, liaising with local mediators and representatives as required.

The Caseworker reports directly to the Secretary. The post holder will exercise a high degree of autonomy for his/her particular area of work and have the ability to work as a key member of a small secretariat team.

Start Date: April 2024 (subject to security clearance)

Duration: Two year full-time secondment opportunity up to April 2026 (may be extended for up to one further year, subject to the agreement of all parties).

How to Apply 

Interested staff should complete a candidate proforma, available at www.interchangeni.org.uk and return it to the Interchange Secretariat at: interchangesecretariat@finance-ni.gov.uk by 5.00pm on Friday 23rd February 2024

Interchange opportunities are eligible only for permanent employees of member organisations of the Interchange Scheme.