Casework Coordinator
Sheffield
- Organization: BRC - British Red Cross
- Location: Sheffield
- Grade:
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Occupational Groups:
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: 2025-11-12
Casework Coordinator
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire (Hybrid)
Salary: £26,489 to £28,826 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Fixed term contract (maternity cover until 31st December 2026)
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of refugees and asylum seekers across the UK?
Are you passionate about supporting people in crisis? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, caring environment? As a Casework Coordinator, you’ll deliver vital support to refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants across the UK. You’ll help people navigate complex systems, access their rights, and rebuild their lives. You’ll play a key role in shaping and improving services that truly matter. Could this be your next meaningful step?
What will a day in the life of a Casework Coordinator involve?
- Providing advice and advocacy on welfare, housing, health and asylum support.
- Coordinating emergency provisions like hardship payments and hygiene packs.
- Supporting and managing volunteers to deliver high-quality casework services.
- Building relationships with external partners to ensure holistic support for service users.
To be a successful Casework Coordinator, what will you need?
- Experience delivering casework to vulnerable clients, ideally within refugee or asylum contexts.
- Strong communication skills, including working with interpreters and diverse communities.
- The ability to manage volunteers and work collaboratively in a high-pressure environment.
- Knowledge of asylum seekers’ rights and entitlements, and how to advocate effectively.
Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 12th November 2025. Interviews commencing from December 1st 2025.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
- Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
- Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders
At the British Red Cross, we value diversity and maintain an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We champion our teams in bringing their true selves to work, free from discrimination. This is achieved through reporting and assistance from our internal networks: Race and Ethnic Equality (REEN), LGBT+, Disability and Wellness (DAWN), Gender, Carers, and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.