We’re hiring: Caseworker
21 July 2026
22.5 hours a week
We’re hiring a Caseworker to join our team!
About St Augustine’s Centre
Our vibrant community Centre in Halifax welcomes refugees and people seeking asylum. Working across Calderdale with partners, we offer people seeking asylum and refugees the practical support they need to rebuild their lives with dignity, and we offer a range of activities to reduce isolation, help people feel more connected and happier.
Together we are building a diverse community which challenges injustice and puts the needs and voices of our Centre Members at the heart of our work.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for a Caseworker to join our team for a fixed-term role until March 2027.
Based in our busy drop-in service, you’ll provide practical advice, advocacy and support to refugees and people seeking asylum as they navigate challenges relating to housing, immigration, health, welfare and day-to-day life in the UK.
You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of staff and volunteers to ensure people receive the support they need to rebuild their lives.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with experience of casework, strong communication skills and a commitment to social justice and inclusion.
Key information
- Fixed term contract until 31 March 2027 (with an intention to continue if funding is secured).
- 3 days per week: 22.5 hours a week to start ASAP
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
- 09:00 – 17:00
- £14.31 per hour
Interested? How to apply
- Read the job description and person specification to see if you are the right person for the role.
- To apply, please download and complete the application form (found in job pack). Please note we will only contact your referees if you are offered the role.
- Write a personal statement of no more than two pages A4 setting out how you meet the person specification and what you could bring to the role.
- Send your application form and letter to Cath by email: at cath.long@staugustinescentrehalifax.org.uk by 11:59pm Sunday 2 August ‘26
- We will let you know if you’ve been shortlisted for an interview by 5pm Thursday 6th August ’26.
- Interviews will take place on Monday 10th August ‘26.
Experts by Experience Employment Initiative
We are part of the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative (www.ebeemployment.org.uk). The network supports inclusive recruitment of people with lived experience of the UK asylum or immigration system. If this is your experience, you can find useful resources here. You can also ask for free and private mentoring support with your application by filling in the form below.