I'm excited to build a team of people who want to make a genuine difference in Chipping Barnet.
Job Title: Caseworker
Working For: Dan Tomlinson (MP for Chipping Barnet)
Location: Chipping Barnet
Salary: £30,000
Hours: Full-time
Closing Date: 31st August 5pm
Length of Contract: Fixed-term until the 31st March 2027
Job Details
We are looking for a temporary caseworker to join our team and support us with our local caseload.
This is a great opportunity to be part of the team working for Dan Tomlinson MP in Chipping Barnet. Caseworkers are often the first point of contact for constituents who need help from their MP – you need to be prepared to listen to people from a wide range of backgrounds, understand their concerns and needs, and find ways to support them. The Caseworker will provide support to Dan’s constituents on a range of issues, including housing, welfare and immigration and will manage a large caseload to help to resolve problems through communication with government agencies, local authorities, the voluntary sector and other organisations.
Dan would be excited to work with people who are driven to make a positive difference in people’s lives. We want to keep evolving and improving our approach to casework and local engagement more broadly so that we can deliver genuine and lasting improvements to Chipping Barnet.
As part of this team, you would be invited to contribute to a culture where we work hard to deliver positive outcomes for our constituents, while also supporting staff wellbeing, learning and enjoyment of our jobs. All our caseworkers have access to regular wellbeing debriefs, a budget for learning and development, and training opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Take initial action on queries from members of the public, including responding on behalf of the MP as appropriate.
- Ensure that each case is dealt with promptly, sensitively, confidentially, and accurately in accordance with the MP.
- Assist with surgeries and other meetings and follow up as appropriate.
- Liaise with government agencies, voluntary sector, and others to resolve constituency matters.
- Gather relevant information to assist with resolving cases.
- Develop knowledge in specialist areas.
- Critically analyse patterns of enquiries and identify wider issues.
- Respond to policy casework on a range of issues.
- Support administratively with other local events and projects
Required skills
- Ability to work quickly and prioritise
- Empathy and good listening skills
- Proactive research and problem-solving skills
- Desire to continuously learn and develop
- Clear written and oral communication skills
- Alignment with the values and priorities of the Labour Party
Desirable:
- Understanding of the Chipping Barnet area
Interview & Start Dates
First round interviews will take place online in early September, with final interviews likely to take place on the 15th and 16th of September. We would like the successful applicant to start in early October.
Please apply using the form below.
Temporary Caseworker Job Application
This is a great opportunity to be part of the team working for Dan Tomlinson MP in Chipping Barnet. Caseworkers are often the first point of contact for constituents who need help from their MP - you need to be prepared to listen to people from a wide range of backgrounds, understand their concerns and needs, and find ways to support them. The Caseworker will provide advice and support to Dan’s constituents on a range of issues, including housing, welfare and immigration and will manage a large caseload to help to resolve problems through communication with government agencies, local authorities, the voluntary sector and other organisations.