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An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and hard working person to work as a Caseworker in the Redcar office for Ian Swales MP. You will be working with a small team of dedicated people and will contribute to both Constituency and Westminster casework.

This is a permanent full time post for 40 hrs a week, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Some flexibility for evenings and weekends will be required with time off in lieu.

Your responsibilities will be:

• Drafting responses to constituents' enquiries on both local and national issues
• Attending meetings and advice surgeries with the MP on a regular basis
• Dealing with daily enquiries to the office by telephone, email, in person and post
• Liaising with other Government bodies, external agencies and the local council on a number of matters
• Keeping accurate records in line with the data protection guidelines
• Undertaking general administrative tasks

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to work independently and with initiative
• A willingness to learn
• Attention to detail
• Good IT skills