Caseworker, MBMLW

WAVE Trauma Centre are recruiting for a Caseworker, Mother and Baby, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses (MBMLW).

The postholder will work directly with survivors of the Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses in a pro-active and innovative way within the statutory, community and voluntary sectors. This work will be underpinned by WAVE’s protocols, policies and procedures.

Salary: £33,143 per annum

Location: Can be based in any of our regional centres – Armagh, Ballymoney, Belfast, Derry Londonderry, Killough or Omagh

Hours of Work: 37.5hrs per week

Monday to Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm and Friday 9.00am 4.30pm

1 day work from home

Some unsocial hours will be required dependent on centre/organisational activities

WAVE is committed to the support, training and development of its staff and volunteer team. The organisation offers an attractive remuneration and benefits package for the post holder to include: 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) and 11 statutory days. A training and development programme and employee support package are also in place, with the organisation giving an 8% pension contribution, with no employee contribution required.

If you feel you are up for this challenging and rewarding opportunity please download the attached Applicant Information Pack, Employment Application Form, Guidance Notes and Monitoring Form.

The recruitment and selection process will include shortlisting, assessment and interview.

Please note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI Disclosure Check.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 19^th October 2026 at 5.00pm.      

WAVE is committed to the equality of opportunity and selection will be based on merit.