Reference: 72484
Date Added: 23 August 2019
Closing Date: 18 September 2019
Job Title: Caseworker
Working For: Jane Dodds MP (Brecon and Radnorshire)
Location: Brecon
Salary: £19,641 - £28,404 - IPSA pay range
Length of Contract:
Job Details
The role will focus on constituency casework and policy correspondence and will involve dealing directly with constituents on a wide range of issues. It will include:
• Corresponding with constituents about casework issues on behalf of the Member
• Providing information, advice and support to constituents over the phone or in writing
• Liaising with central and local government organisations
• Maintaining accurate records
• Some policy casework with scope for development
• General office administration and support
The following skills are essential:
• A polite and professional manner
• Excellent communication and administrative skills
• The ability to make written representations of a high standard, accurately and concisely
• Competent use of IT (experience using casework processing software is desirable but not essential)
• Literate with the Microsoft Office suite, including MS Outlook and MS Word
• The ability to prioritise and manage a caseload efficiently
• Record keeping and dealing with confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• The ability to work independently, whilst also contributing to a small, tight-knit team
• Knowledge and understanding of the political landscape
Desirable is the ability to speak Welsh
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: 18 September 2019
Interview/Start Dates
The deadline for receipt of applications is 11pm on September 18th. Interviews will take place on Friday September 20th, with a view to the successful candidate starting as soon as possible.
Application Details
Please send a one-page cover letter with a full CV to: jane.dodds.mp@parliament.uk. Address the application to Jane, with the subject line: ‘Caseworker Application Brecon and Radnorshire’.
All applications submitted by the closing date will be reviewed.
Website: http://janedodds.wales