Reference: 72854
Date Added: 25 September 2019
Closing Date: 11 October 2019
Job Title: Caseworker
Working For: Kirstene Hair MP (Angus)
Location: Forfar, Angus
Salary: In line with IPSA Payscales
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Kirstene Hair MP is looking to appoint a part-time Caseworker, based in her constituency office to start as soon as possible. The office is situated in Forfar, Angus.
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Dealing with queries from members of the public by telephone and email
• Progress and draft casework as required
• Attend constituency meetings and surgeries as appropriate and represent MP when necessary
• Gathering relevant information to assist with resolving cases
• Log all cases; monitor progress and ensure all identified actions are taken
• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the MP is accurately informed on key issues
• General administrative tasks - Photocopying, filing, record-keeping and typing correspondence
• Assist the MP with other duties as required
Key characteristics:
• Strong written and communication skills
• A strong customer service mindset
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to organise
• A good team player
The following skills are required:
• A good understanding of the British political system and local government
• A good grasp of current affairs
• An understanding of constituency issues
• A strong understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Full driving licence
The following skills are preferred:
• Knowledge of the Angus constituency
• Knowledge of caseworker.mp
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 October 2019
Interview/Start Dates
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Candidates successfully selected for interview will be contacted ahead of the closing date with further details.
Start date - as soon as possible.
Application Details
All applicants should send their CV with a short letter explaining why they are suitable for the role by 10pm on the closing date to Duncan Soutar by email: duncan.soutar@parliament.uk. Please direct any enquiries regarding this position to Duncan by email or on 01307 495010
Website: http://www.kirstenehair.co.uk