Caseworker - Part Time
I’m looking for a Part-Time Caseworker (3 days per week) to join my constituency team in Rutherglen!
This exciting role involves supporting the casework staff by responding to constituent enquiries, managing correspondence on policy and campaign issues, and assisting with casework and constituency surgeries as needed.
Job Details
Job Title: Caseworker - part time (3 days per week)
Working For: Michael Shanks MP (Rutherglen)
Location: Rutherglen
Salary: £24,570-£30,000 pro rata depending on experience
Length of Contract: 6 months, 3 days per week
This is an exciting opportunity to join Michael’s constituency-based team in Rutherglen, supporting the casework team in responding to enquiries from constituents.
The role will primarily focus on managing correspondence related to policy and campaign issues, while also providing support with casework and constituency surgeries as needed.
The post-holder will be responsible for:
- Logging and monitoring constituent enquiries relating to campaign and policy matters
- Drafting and sending responses to constituents
- Assisting with individual constituent casework enquires as required
- Support the MP during constituency surgeries and other visits on occasion
- Ensuring records are kept and information managed confidentially and accurately in accordance with data protection legislation
There is a requirement to work outside normal office hours and travel for work occasionally (expenses will be reimbursed).
Skills and experiences:
- Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to explain policy issues clearly and sensitively
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
- The ability to work with sensitivity, discretion, and in line with data protection legislation
- A genuine interest in helping constituents and improving the local community
Candidates should have a commitment to Labour values, awareness of Scottish and UK political issues and parliamentary processes. Knowledge of the Rutherglen constituency is beneficial.
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: 19 August 2025
Interview/Start Dates
Interview date: 28 August 2025
Application Details
Application details: Applicants should send a covering letter (no more than one side A4) and CV (no more than two sides A4) to michael.shanks.mp@parliament.uk with the subject header ‘Application – Applicant’s name’.
Applications should be submitted by 12 noon on the closing date.
For more information please contact Maggie McTernan at maggie.mcternan@parliament.uk