# Case Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/case-worker/c4066856-3cea-48ad-95cb-4575a7a16d16 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/case-worker/c4066856-3cea-48ad-95cb-4575a7a16d16.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Town:** Cardiff - **Region:** Cardiff - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,557 - £39,631 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (from the start date to meet needs of service) - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (working pattern can be negotiated) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T14:33:22.988Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Llandough/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Unison_Branch_Case_Worker/Unison_Branch_Case_Worker-v7969411 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7969411?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://cavuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Main duties of the job 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. ## Job Details 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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstrable experience of building effective working relationships with stakeholders. - Experience working with conflicting priorities. - Experience in recruitment, campaigning, or membership engagement. **Desirable** - Experience contributing to or undertaking collective bargaining. ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Achieved grades in relevant area of study/Years of experience in relevant field - Ability to motivate, support, and lead workplace stewards and members. - Evidence of advice‑giving or casework experience. **Desirable** - Education or training within a trade union context (e.g., Steward, Health & Safety). - Knowledge of employment law, grievance/disciplinary processes, equalities legislation, or HR procedures. ## Documents - [jdps - english (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10252609) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 636.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10386404) - [guidance notes for applicants nov25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2843) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy (pdf, 2.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2851) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1630) - [welcome to cardiff and vale university health board (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2421) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.