Reference: 57515
Date Added: 14 September 2016
Closing Date: 3 October 2016
Job Title: Caseworker
Working For: Gavin Barwell MP (Croydon Central)
Location: Croydon
Salary: IPSA pay bands apply
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Gavin is looking to recruit a Caseworker who would also be responsible for liaison with the local media to work in his Croydon office. The successful candidate will need to have an understanding of current issues with a friendly and patient approach as well as good social media skills. Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities include:
. Accompanying Gavin to meetings, attending surgery and home visits as required.
· Dealing with queries from members of the public.
· Gathering relevant data to assist residents.
· Drafting responses to constituents.
· Logging and monitoring own caseload.
· Research, preparation and writing for social media and dealing with press enquiries.
. Maintaining records promptly and accurately.
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: 3 October 2016
Interview/Start Dates
TBC.
Application Details
Please apply by email to sara.bashford@parliament.uk. You should include your CV, a covering letter and a 250 word blog about a current political event or issue.
If you have any questions please phone Sara (Tuesday to Friday) on 020 8663 8741.
Website: http://www.gavinbarwell.com/