About this job
UNISON Berkshire Healthcare and Community Branch are seeking to recruit to the following position based in Reading.
A commitment to the Trade Union movement and UNISON’s values is essential.
Caseworker/ Organiser Salary £28,806 (pro rata) – 20 hours per week Fixed Term Contract for 12 months.
The Caseworker/ Organiser will represent branch members on an individual/collective basis and provide advice on work related issues. This post requires industrial relations experience, organising and IT skills, and an ability to develop and implement effective communication strategies for members working within UNISON’s Berkshire Healthcare and Community Branch.
Essential to this role is the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a wider team. A full driving license and the ability to travel extensively across Berkshire is required. A car is not provided. The successful applicant will need to provide their own vehicle.
You must be able to work effectively under pressure and prioritise work. You should be familiar with the Private, Community and Voluntary sector, where much of the work will be undertaken.
Please note: this vacancy is a branch post, not a UNISON employed post.
How to apply
For an application form and further details please request a pack via email: admin@wberkshealth-unison.org
We will attach the application pack by return of email, if you require a paper copy, please include your full address details when making the request. Please note that packs will not be sent out until Monday 4 January 2016.
Completed application forms must be received by 12.00 on 29 January 2016 and interviews will be held on Monday 15 February 2016 in Reading.
UNISON Berkshire Healthcare and Community Branch want their staff to reflect the diversity of our membership and all applications will be considered on merit. Applications for job share and flexible working hours are positively encouraged, and should be submitted in a covering letter with the completed application form.
Please email admin@wberkshealth-unison.org for an application pack, please note the UNISON Application Form on the website will not be accepted
About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.
