Reference: 46825
Date Added: 30 July 2014
Closing Date: 13 August 2014
Job Title: Caseworker
Working For: Mary Macleod MP (Brentford and Isleworth)
Location: London
Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Mary Macleod is looking for a hardworking and committed Caseworker to join her busy Westminster office.
The successful applicant will:
- Attend surgeries and other meetings to assist the Member in dealing with constituents' issues
- Provide help, advice and support to constituents over the telephone and in writing on standard queries
- Gather relevant information to assist with resolving cases
- Log all cases; monitor progress and ensure all identified actions are taken and understand data protection requirements and protocol relating to MPs' casework
- Analyse patterns of enquiries and produce reports
Additional information:
The successful candidate will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and have excellent organisational and communication skills, both verbal and written. You must be able to work under your own initiative as well as being a team player. A high standard of IT skills is also essential. You will be able to juggle competing priorities and complete work quickly to a high standard, often under pressure as this is a very busy office. It is important that candidate shares the values of the Conservative Party.
Upon appointment you will be required to apply for security clearance, undertaken by the Security Vetting and Pass Office. See Members’ Staff Security Clearance page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Closing Date: 13 August 2014
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date, with the successful candidate ideally starting in September 2014.
Application Details
Please send a CV and a cover letter to Mary Macleod MP (to the email address below) which addresses the following questions:
- Why do you want to be a Caseworker?
- What do you believe the role of an MP should be in the local community?
- What do you see as the key priorities in Mary's constituency?
sally.stephens@parliament.uk.
Website: http://marymacleod.com