Fee Paid Disability Qualified Tribunal Member of the First-Tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber (Social Security and Child Support Tribunal) Pre-Application Seminar 2024

Seminar Date: 27 February 2024

There is a recording available for this seminar. If you would like access to the recording, please email JudicialHROutreachEvents@judiciary.uk.

Application Window: 13 March 2024 – 3 April 2024

JAC Information Page: https://apply.judicialappointments.digital/vacancy/VCu9eWMAJ71kgSCBcMja/

Seminar Advert:

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) will be launching a selection exercise on 13 March 2024 to recruit 200 fee paid disability qualified Tribunal members of the First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber (Social Security and Child Support Tribunal).

This seminar is organised by Judicial Office and will take place online via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 27 February from 5-5.30pm for those interested in applying for appointment.

This seminar is organised by Judicial Office and will take place online via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 27 February from 5-5.30pm for those interested in applying for appointment.

The seminar aims to help applicants be better prepared to make an application and to receive up-to-date guidance and advice on the JAC’s selection process. As well as a JAC representative, you will also hear from Regional Tribunal Judge and a Disability Qualified Member to explain the role. 

A person is eligible for appointment if they are a person, other than a registered medical practitioner, who is experienced in dealing with the physical or mental needs of disabled persons because they work with disabled persons in a professional or voluntary capacity; or are themselves disabled.

Applications are particularly welcome from under-represented groups (women, ethnic minority candidates, disabled candidates). Training is provided for all appointed members.

For more information on Tribunal members please visit Tribunal Members – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary