Reference: 69187
Date Added: 21 December 2018
Closing Date: 11 January 2019
Job Title: Caseworker (full time)
Working For: Emma Reynolds MP (Wolverhampton North East)
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: In line with IPSA scales (£19,641 – £28,378) and dependent on experience
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Emma Reynolds MP is looking for a caseworker to join her constituency team in Wolverhampton North East.
The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good IT skills, and an ability to work independently and as part of a team. They should be personable with a good telephone manner. They should be extremely well organised with strong attention to detail and have a genuine passion to help people.
The main duties will include:
· Dealing with a broad range of constituents in an empathic manner
· Provide information, advice and support to constituents on a range of issues including immigration, housing, benefits and other issues and make representations on their behalf
· Liaise with third parties, such as Government agencies, voluntary sector and others, in a professional manner
· Gather relevant information to resolve or progress cases
· Drafting responses to constituents on behalf of the MP
· Attending surgeries and other meetings with the MP
It is desirable, but not essential, to have previous experience of casework.
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: 11 January 2019
Interview/Start Dates
The selection process will involve a written test and interview.
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 14 January or 21 January 2019.
Application Details
Candidates should send their CV and one page covering letter via email to emmareynolds@fastmail.com with the subject “Caseworker Application”.
Website: http://www.emmareynolds.org.uk