Specialist Adviser and Caseworker

Unit Title
LA3 Develop and manage interviews with clients
LA6 Support clients to plan, implement and review action
LA7 Provide continuing support to clients
LA8 Enable clients to act on their own behalf
LA10 Provide and receive referrals on behalf of clients
LA11 Provide legal advice to clients
LA12 Manage legal advice cases
LA14 Prepare cases for representation in formal proceedings
LA15 Represent clients in formal proceedings
LA16 Negotiate on behalf of clients
LA19 Manage personal caseload
LA20 Evaluate and develop own practice
LA21 Evaluate the quality of client service
LA24 Influence changes to legislation, policy or practice
LA28 Provide support for other practitioners
H&S A Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety

The worker would also need knowledge units covering advice and casework in their particular area of specialism.

Key:
H&S = Health and Safety Standards (see www.ukstandards.co.uk)
LA = Legal Advice Standards