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Reference: 94859

Date Added: 31 October 2024
Closing Date: 14 November 2024

Job Title: Senior Caseworker

Working For: Miatta Fahnbulleh MP (Peckham)

Location: London

Salary: In line with IPSA pay scales

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

Miatta Fahnbulleh MP is looking for a highly commited individual for the role of Senior Caseworker in her busy Peckham constituency office. 

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing casework and gathering relevant information to progress and resolve cases
  • Ensuring cases and decisions are documented and progress monitored
  • Organising surgeries and constituent coffee mornings 
  • Providing briefings for the MP
  • Managing and supporting team members
  • Engaging with constituents and managing a caseload of complex cases
  • Liaising and engaging with external stakeholders
  • Supporting the delivery of strategic constituency projects

Essential skills required:

  • Ability to prioritise and manage a large and sometimes complex caseload, working well under pressure.
  • Handle complex, time-sensitive, and often emotive issues accurately, efficiently, and with empathy.
  • Maintain comprehensive and accurate case records.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Good IT skills, including experience with MS Office applications.
  • Ability to write letters and emails to a high professional standard.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, while also working effectively as part of a small team
  • Support the aims and values of The Labour Party

Additional Information:

  • There may be a requirement to work outside of normal hours, including evenings and weekends and occasional travel for work.

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: 14 November 2024

Interview/Start Dates

Interview Dates - 20th, 21st and 22nd November 

 

Application Details

Please include "Senior Caseworker Application" in the subject line of your email.

Applicants should submit a CV summary (no more than 2 pages) along with a cover letter (no more than 1 page) detailing how you meet the required skills for the position.

Additionally, please provide the contact details of two references (one of whom must be your current or most recent employer).

Please send your application to miatta.fahnbulleh.mp@parliament.uk 

Website: http://miattafahnbulleh.org

Additional Notes