Chi Onwurah MP for Newcastle Central is looking to appoint a new full time remote caseworker on a fixed term contract until March 31st. Details below:
Closing Date: 15 January 2021
Job Title: Caseworker (Full Time) Fixed Term to 31 March 2021
Working For: Chi Onwurah MP
Location: Internet
Salary: £21,529- 24,000
Job Details:
Chi Onwurah MP (Newcastle Central) has a vacancy for a caseworker/admin officer. The most important factor is a willingness to learn and work together with the senior caseworker. Training will be provided.
(This post is currently until March 31st 2021, potential for extension dependant on IPSA funding)
The successful candidate will be well-organised with excellent IT and communication skills and attention to detail. Ideally s/he will have some knowledge of welfare benefits and public services including Universal Credit and experience of managing casework, confidential and sensitive information; and of drafting complex letters.
Experience of a similar role and CaseworkerMP would be beneficial. A good understanding of the political environment is advantageous, and a knowledge of local issues in the constituency is desirable. The successful candidate will demonstrate their enthusiasm to play a key role in a small team supporting Chi in her constituency work.
Key Tasks
- Provide advice and support to constituents on a range of financial, health, housing and other issues variety of issues through liaison with Government agencies, the voluntary sector and others to resolve matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Deal with queries by phone/in person, taking appropriate action to resolve, by gathering information or evidence; then document or escalate their concerns or enquiries in order to progress or close the case.
- Manage own caseload and progress of casework, prioritising, logging and updating any actions taken and following up any outstanding queries; with urgent cases reported to the Member.
- Draft responses or respond to constituents on any issues raised on behalf of the Member.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant guidelines/legislation as appropriate in dealing with casework.
- Analyse patterns of enquiries and produce reports.
- Ensure records are kept adhering to the Data Protection Act principles Undertake general administrative tasks.
- Assist with the work of other colleagues as required and communicate appropriately with internal and external contacts.
- Competent use of IT including casework management systems, Microsoft Of ce package, email and internet to support the above.
- Attending surgeries and meetings as appropriate.
Chi values inclusivity and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Closing Date: 15 January 2021
Interview/Start Dates:
Closing time for applications 5pm.
Interviews scheduled via zoom Monday 18th January 2021
Start date Monday 25th January 2021
Application Details:
Please send an email with the subject line “Caseworker application – YOURNAME” to Anthony.bone@parliament.uk Please attach a CV, a covering letter and a report (max 2 sides A4) which presents a complex situation you have dealt with.
Contact: 0191 233 5838
Website: https://chionwurahmp.com
Hi Chi
Am interested in the post of Caseworker in Newcastle Central. What do I need do do to apply. I saw the stuff about emailing to Mr Anthony Bone, but I must tell you, I don’t know if I can put 2 sides of A4 about about my situation. All I can say say is,I can’t find work and when I do find work, I can’t keep work. It may be due to my single status, I don’t know. All I know is, and this is the case for nearly 30 years off and on, I can’t find work in the north east of england, and when i do find work, I can’t keep it, so there, for whatever reason. I know it’s a very socially conservative area, and times that by two, cos I’m in Durham (the sticks). The (catholic) religious family lobby is strong, as are the most worshipful freemasons. I got no beef with anyone. All I want is a job. Please can you help Chi. I’m liberal, in the true sense of an word, and a Democrat. Civil rights for all my thing. I have left wing leanings, although I’m dismayed at a lot of New Labour Policy, (Ed Milliband???) and my local MP (North Durham). You different though. I seen you on TV and you always impressed. Real Socialist, not on the payroll. I’m presently unemployed and have been much of my life. Studies at Uni of Newcastle , including with Mr Brian Ward. Great Guy, but need to come into the 21st century. Snobbish institute – Newcastle uni. Brian was an exception, I must say, but I was non-Catholic, but Catholic aligned. Don’t hate me. Was not my fault, Chi. Am looking for A Job. I tried hard. Experience in the DWP. Worked in Italy as an English Teacher (strong Communist Party there|). The Jobcentre is putting some pressure on me to find a job. I have money only for food and drink, and drink , and drink… and second hand House Music CDs (Trax Records – just say yeah). So please Chi, I’m interested in this post. I’m international. What can I do to apply. I have a Cv I can send. i want to help others and help the little people. Let’s redress the balance. i ain’t in it for self aggrandizement, but they had me cleaning toilets. I can do better. Please get in touch. Sincere thanks Chi.
Chi treats all applicants equally so please do apply:
Please send an email with the subject line “Caseworker application – YOURNAME” to Anthony.bone@parliament.uk
Please attach a CV, a covering letter and a report (max 2 sides A4) which presents a complex situation you have dealt with.
https://chionwurahmp.com/2020/12/job-chi-seeks-to-appoint-new-caseworker-for-newcastle-central/