Case Worker

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months from start date to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The post holder is responsible for delivering high-quality union member representation, collective organising, and employer engagement across the core employer-Cardiff and Vale Health Board, private, voluntary, and independent health, and social care providers within Cardiff & Vale.

The role supports the development of effective workplace structures, promotes UNISON membership, negotiates improvements in employment conditions, and ensures compliance with branch governance, employment law, and data protection requirements., The postholder provides comprehensive workplace representation and organisational support to UNISON members, particularly within relevant sectors. The role involves advising and supporting members on workplace issues, leading recruitment and steward development, and negotiating with employers on pay, conditions, health and safety, and organisational change. Working closely with branch colleagues and regional staff, the postholder helps strengthen union presence, develop effective bargaining structures, and improve employment practices. Responsibilities also include delivering workplace campaigns, maintaining legal and policy knowledge, coordinating steward training and mentoring, ensuring accurate and GDPR-compliant records, contributing to branch strategy and reporting, and undertaking additional duties to support the objectives of the Cardiff & Vale Health Branch of UNISON.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.