News
Vacancies
Following the award of a new contract from the Legal Services Commission we have 2 vacancies for staff to join our team in October 2010.
We are seeking an experienced Welfare Benefits Caseworker to join our specialist Welfare Benefits team on a full time basis, 35 hours per week.
We are seeking an experienced Debt Caseworker to join our specialist Debt team on a part time basis, 3 days (21 hours) per week.
The successful candidates must be familiar with Legal Services Commission contracts.
Salary: £28636 pro-rata, plus 5% non contributory pension
30 days annual leave plus public holidays
Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm on Thursday 5th August 2010. Completed applications can be posted or returned by email to neil.baker@wiltslawcentre.co.uk
Interviews: Wednesday 11th August 2010 (please note that we are unable to offer any alternative interview dates)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application packs can be downloaded here. Alternatively contact Neil Baker on 01793 486926 or email info@wiltslawcentre.co.uk.
Debt Caseworker application pack:
(Please ensure you download all the following attachments)
Debt Caseworker Job Description
Debt Caseworker Person Specification
Debt Caseworker Application Form
Welfare Benefits application pack:
(Please ensure you download all the following attachments)
Welfare Benefits Caseworker Job Description
Welfare Benefits Caseworker Person Specification
Welfare Benefits Caseworker Application Form
Statistics from the Insolvency Service on Debt Relief Orders
The Insolvency Service has just released figures on the number of Debt Relief Orders (DROs)that were approved between April 2009 and March 2010. A staggering 17475 cases were approved. As a DRO is only granted to people with debts of £15000 or less it is possible that this figure covers up to £262 million of UK personal debt!
Samantha Baker is our Approved Intermediary for DROs, which came into force on 6 April 2009 as part of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007. DROs can only be accessed through an Approved Intermediary. At the Wiltshire Law Centre we discuss all debt options available and help clients decide if a DRO is suitable for them.
For more information about the Wiltshire Law Centre or to make an appointment contact them on 01793 486926 or email info@wiltslawcentre.co.uk
New Staff
We are pleased to announce that Nick Lee has joined the team at Wiltshire Law Centre as another experienced debt caseworker. Nick joins us from Drugs and Homeless Initiative in Bath where he held various roles; prior to that he was a Financial Inclusion Fund debt caseworker in Salford. Nick works 4 days per week, Tuesday to Friday. He can be contacted on the main telephone number 01793 486926, fax 01793 432193 or via email to nick.lee@wiltslawcentre.co.uk or info@wiltslawcentre.co.uk Nick will join the two solicitors and four caseworkers already at the Centre.
Tom Bidmead joined us on March 16th as our Administrator on a 6-month work placement. Tom has recently graduated from Kent University.
Charlie Williams also joined us recently as an experienced Welfare Benefits caseworker. Charlie will be working 2 days per week, Tuesday and Thursday.
Wiltshire Law Centre is funded by the Legal Services Commission to provide free legal advice in Housing, Debt and Welfare Benefits to people on lower incomes who qualify for legal aid. They can be reached on 01793 486926.
New Services - Discrimination
We have been awarded funding from the Equality & Human Rights Commission to provide advice in Discrimination (sex, race, disability, age, gender etc). This service is being provided in partnership with the Swindon Racial Equality Council. If you have clients/contacts who would like to use this new service please do not hesitate to refer them to us now on the main telephone number 01793 486926, fax 01793 432193 or via email to info@wiltslawcentre.co.uk
Free Legal Advice in Swindon & the Cotswolds as repossessions rise
Free legal advice services have been launched for Swindon and Cotswold householders facing repossession as the credit crunch continues to bite.
Swindon Borough Council & Cotswold District Council has joined forces with us and we can now provide legal advice to affected residents at Swindon County Court.
The advice offered is confidential, impartial and available to anyone, whatever their personal circumstances.
Swindon County Court hearings are held weekly. Advisers will be on hand to offer help and representation to anyone who requests it.
Anyone worried about mortgage or rent arrears should seek advice from us as soon as possible.
We can be contacted on 01793 486926 or via email at info@wiltslawcentre.co.uk