Kent Local Government Branch Caseworker
Kent Local Government Branch Caseworker
Job Reference: caseworker
Date Posted: 11 November 2025
Recruiter: Unison Kent
Location: Maidstone
Remote Working: 100% remote working possible
Salary: £40,730
Bonus/Benefits: plus annual subsistence of £3,489
Sector: Administration, Legal
Job Type: Fixed Term
Duration: 2 years
Work Hours: Full Time
Job Description
Kent Local Government Branch Caseworker
UNISON Kent Local Government Branch is seeking to recruit for the position based in Maidstone, working across the Kent County. A commitment to the trade union movement and UNISON values is essential.
- Job Title: Caseworker
- Annual Salary: £40,730 plus annual subsistence of £3,489
- Working week: 35 hours per week
- Contract type: 2 Year
- Location: Primarily home-based
The Caseworker will represent branch members on an individual/collective basis, providing advice on work‑related issues. This post requires industrial relations experience and a good understanding of employment law, excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as IT and administration skills.
Essential to this role is the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a wider team; a full driving licence and the ability to travel across Kent is required. A car is not provided, therefore the successful applicant will need to provide their own vehicle and provide adequate business insurance.
You must be able to work effectively under pressure and prioritise your work. You should be familiar with local government schools and academies, and the private and voluntary care sector.
For an application form and further details please request a pack by emailing unison@kent.gov.uk or by calling 03000 421019. An application pack will be sent to you by email.
Completed application forms must be received by no later than midday on 28th November. Interviews will be held in Maidstone in the week beginning 15th December 2025.
UNISON Kent Local Government Branch wants their staff to reflect the diversity of its membership and all applications will be considered on merit.
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The Caseworker will represent branch members on an individual/collective basis, providing advice on work‑related issues. This post requires industrial relations experience and a good understanding of employment law, excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as IT and administration skills.
Essential to this role is the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a wider team; a full driving licence and the ability to travel across Kent is required. A car is not provided, therefore the successful applicant will need to provide their own vehicle and provide adequate business insurance.
You must be able to work effectively under pressure and prioritise your work. You should be familiar with local government schools and academies, and the private and voluntary care sector.
UNISON Kent Local Government Branch wants their staff to reflect the diversity of its membership and all applications will be considered on merit.