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Reference: 94971

Date Added: 14 November 2024
Closing Date: 30 November 2024

Job Title: Caseworkers

Working For: Dr. Beccy Cooper MP (Worthing West)

Location: Worthing West

Charity Number: n/a

Salary: £22,605-£36,744 in line with IPSA payscales

Length of Contract: Permanent

Job Details

We are looking to fill 2/3 Caseworker roles (0.8fte/0.6fte/0.4fte) in our busy constituency office. The ideal candidates will have experience of working within casework, advocacy or advice with enthusiasm and excellent levels of customer service.
You will need strong administrative and organisational skills to manage a busy workload. The role involves managing a large caseload, ensuring actions are taken and constituents are kept informed throughout.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as well as confidence engaging with and advocating on behalf of a wide range of people. You will be expected to work as a team as well as independently. Experience in casework or a similar role preferred.
The position requires excellent communication skills; the ability to speak, write and listen well. You will be able to organise and administering local campaigns on issues relevant to the constituency.

Person specification

• Manage a large caseload of complex cases, working in a professional, confidential, caring and sensitive manner
• Experience of casework, a public-facing role or working directly with the public
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong written, organisational and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work proactively, independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks and manage own workload
• Ability to bring constituents, community groups and stakeholders together, to resolve cases

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: 30 November 2024

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will commence 22nd November as applications come in and will involve written tasks. The start date will be from January 2025, to be agreed with the successful candidate. We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please apply as early as possible.

Application Details

Please email your application to caroline.baxter@parliament.ukwith the subject line “Job application – YOUR NAME.”

Include:

  • A cover letter (max 1 A4 page) explaining your fit for the role, interest in working with Beccy, and relevant experience.
  • An up-to-date CV (max 2 A4 pages).
  • Contact details for two referees and your notice period if currently employed.

Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks, please know we greatly appreciate your interest and effort in applying.

Website: https://www.drbeccycooper.co.uk/

Additional Notes