The Survivors’ Compensation Advocacy Project is a national non-profit organisation providing legal support to victims of violent crime, with a particular focus on survivors of modern slavery, in pursuing compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).

As a Volunteer Caseworker, you will play a direct role in supporting vulnerable individuals to access justice. You will assist in the preparation and progression of CICA applications, reviews, and appeals under supervision.

This role offers practical exposure to real casework, legal drafting, and client-focused advocacy in a high-impact area of law.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of CICA applications, including drafting application forms and supporting statements

• Reviewing initial instructions and identifying relevant legal and evidential issues

• Supporting the drafting of review submissions and, where appropriate, appeal documents

• Analysing refusal decisions and identifying potential grounds of challenge

• Assisting with evidence gathering, including medical, support worker, and contextual evidence

• Maintaining accurate and organised case records

• Communicating with supervising caseworkers and, where appropriate, partner organisations

• Undertaking legal research on aspects of the CICA Scheme and relevant case law

Training and Support

Volunteers will receive structured training covering:

• The CICA Scheme: eligibility, evidential requirements, and tariff framework

• Application, review, and appeal processes

• Drafting effective representations and submissions

• Working with vulnerable clients and trauma-informed approaches

Ongoing supervision and feedback will be provided throughout.