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Senior Grants and Services Caseworker

Job description

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with The Insurance Charity in their search for an experienced and compassionate Senior Grants and Services Caseworker.

Location: Central London (4 days office /1 day remote after probation)

Salary: £40,000–£42,000 per annum

Benefits: Generous pension entitlement (20% of base salary), plus permanent health/income protection insurance and life assurance

The Insurance Charity has been supporting those working in the insurance profession for over 120 years. They provide financial and practical assistance to people facing hardship — helping them find stability and hope during difficult times. You’ll join a warm, motivated team of eight colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.

In this pivotal role, you will:

  • Assess and manage applications for financial and practical assistance.
  • Provide personalised advice on benefits, housing, debt, and related issues.
  • Recommend appropriate grants and ongoing support for individuals and families.
  • Oversee the volunteer visitor network, ensuring beneficiaries receive the best possible service.
  • Work closely with the Director of Welfare and Grants to develop partnerships with other organisations and enhance services.
  • Line manage the Welfare Administration Assistant and contribute to continuous improvement in processes and policies.

 

Every day, you’ll make a tangible difference to someone’s life — helping people find solutions, regain independence, and move forward positively.

You’ll bring:

  • Experience in grant making to individuals in hardship.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of UK benefits and welfare systems.
  • Strong understanding of financial hardship issues and the organisations that can help address them.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills — empathetic, clear, and professional.
  • Strong data analysis and digital skills, including experience with case management systems and MS Office.
  • The ability to manage a complex caseload with compassion, attention to detail, and fairness.
  • A collaborative, proactive approach — you enjoy being part of a small, supportive team where everyone contributes.

Experience in line management, partnership development, or programme management is desirable but not essential.

If you’re an experienced caseworker who combines empathy with sound judgment and wants to use your skills to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, please send your CV to lizzy.clark@harrishill.co.uk

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.