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Reference: 97735

Date Added: 17 October 2025
Closing Date: 29 October 2025

Job Title: Caseworker

Working For: Jonathan Brash MP (Hartlepool)

Location: Hartlepool

Salary: £30,000

Length of Contract: 6 Months (Initial)

Job Details

About the Role
We’re recruiting a Caseworker to play a key role in supporting constituents, resolving issues, and making a real difference locally.

As part of a busy constituency office, you’ll be on the frontline of Jonathan’s work — helping residents navigate government and local services, providing advice, and ensuring every voice in Hartlepool is heard.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage a range of constituency casework from the public by phone, email, and in person.
• Draft clear, professional correspondence on behalf of Jonathan Brash MP.
• Attend local meetings and surgeries, supporting follow-up actions.
• Log, track, and manage cases accurately and confidentially.
• Research and gather information to help resolve issues.
• Provide timely, professional updates to constituents.
• Contribute to wider team work, including community engagement.
• Support colleagues across the office in a collaborative environment.

Essential Skills and Experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain complex issues clearly and sensitively.
• Strong organisation, able to prioritise competing demands.
• Empathy, patience, and professionalism when dealing with people from all backgrounds.
• Integrity, discretion, and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital literacy.
• Commitment to Labour values and awareness of UK political issues.

Desirable Experience
• Experience using casework systems (e.g. Caseworker.mp).
• Work in parliamentary casework or the advice sector (e.g. welfare, housing, immigration, debt).
• Knowledge of Hartlepool’s people, services, and community networks.
• Understanding of local and national government structures.

Personal Qualities
• Motivated by helping others and delivering real outcomes.
• Professional, focused, and resilient under pressure.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, taking ownership of tasks.
• A self-starter who meets deadlines and manages workload effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in accuracy and quality.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
• Shares Jonathan’s commitment to public service and improving life in Hartlepool.

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: 29 October 2025

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews: Monday 3rd November

Application Details

How to Apply
Email your application to anthony.frain@parliament.uk with the subject line: Caseworker
Attach the following:

  • CV (maximum two pages) – named Surname_Firstname_CV.pdf
  • Cover letter (maximum one page) outlining your fit for the role, availability, and notice period – named Surname_Firstname_CL.pdf


This is a full-time role based in Hartlepool. Some flexibility may be required for occasional evening or weekend work.

Website: https://www.parliament.uk

Additional Notes