Reference: 100594
Date Added: 27 October 2026
Closing Date: 6 November 2026
Job Title: Caseworker
Working For: Jen Craft MP (Thurrock)
Location: London, Thurrock or remote
Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales
Length of Contract: Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027
Job Details
Jen Craft MP is looking for a dedicated, organised, and compassionate caseworker to join her team as short-term cover.
This is a rewarding, fast-paced role where you can make a real difference, managing a portfolio of casework to provide advice and support to Jen’s constituents on a range of issues.
This is a fixed-term position until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension.
The role is available on a full-time basis, although applications from candidates seeking part-time working arrangements will also be considered. The successful candidate can be based in Westminster, Thurrock, or work remotely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deal with large numbers of standard queries, as well as assisting on more complex cases from members of the public by phone, email, and face to face.
- Ensure that each case is dealt with promptly, sensitively, confidentially and accurately in accordance with the MP.
- Log all cases; monitor progress and ensure all identified actions are taken.
- Produce high-quality written communication to constituents on behalf of the MP and prepare briefings on constituency issues.
- Assist with surgeries and accompany the MP to visits in the constituency and follow up as appropriate.
- There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of the normal working hours and travel for work occasionally.
Skills and Experience:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and in person.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle complex enquiries from constituents in a compassionate, understanding and sensitive manner.
- Ability to deal with and prioritise a large and varied workload and work well under pressure.
- Previous casework experience desirable but not essential.
- An interest in politics and a commitment to the aims, values, and objectives of the Labour Party.
Upon appointment you will be required to comply with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, undertaken by the Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO). See Members’ Staff Verification Office (MSVO) page for further info. MPs generally pay staff in accordance with IPSA guidelines.
Closing Date: 6 November 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Applications close at 5pm on closing date.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, with the potential to close applications early if a suitable candidate is identified.
There will be a short-written task to complete ahead of the interview.
Application Details
Please send your CV and a short covering statement (250 words) explaining how you meet the person specification to jen.craft.mp@parliament.uk
Use ‘Caseworker’ and your name as the subject line.
The office of Jen Craft MP is committed to being an inclusive employer and applicants are encouraged to make requests for reasonable adjustments as part of the interview process if they have accessibility requirements.
Website: http://www.jencraftmp.co.uk