CaseworkER

Closing date: 28th July

Location: Congleton, Cheshire

Salary: £27k - £30k FTE. Full-Time and Part-Time applications accepted

Length of Contract: Until 31st March 2027

Job Details

Sarah Russell MP is looking for a compassionate, organised person who has strong communication skills and a desire to help people to join her small busy team in Congleton, Cheshire as a Caseworker.

The role will suit someone who enjoys variety, is IT literate (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint), is naturally empathetic and able to work calmly under pressure. A strong sense of justice, an interest in politics and government and the ability to communicate clearly is essential.

Funding is available for a full-time post until March 2027. People wishing to work Part-time work will be considered. The preference is for someone who is able to work the majority of the time in the constituency office. There may be opportunities to visit the Houses of Parliament.

Training will be given, although previous experience of casework would be preferable as this is a fixed term contract.

There may be a requirement for the role holder to work outside of normal working hours, including assisting with events with the MP as requested.

Key Responsibilities
• You will manage individual cases ensuring they are logged and progressed with all identified actions taken.
• You will keep all information and records confidential and in line with data protection legislation.
• You will engage with constituents confidentially, via telephone enquiries and emails
• You will also draft replies to enquiries about Government Policy
• You will be responsible for gathering relevant information and/or evidence to progress cases accordingly.
• You will be expected to liaise with NGO’s, Government, Local Authorities and the voluntary sector as part of your day-to-day responsibilities.
• As part of a team you will be managing a large caseload of often complex, and sometimes distressing casework that you will undertake in a caring and sensitive manner.
• Attend surgeries and constituency events as part of the team.

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.

Interviews: 5th or 6th August 2026

Successful candidates will be notified by the 30th July and given a short task to complete to bring to interview. Interviews will be held in Congleton on the 5th and 6th August.

Start Date: ASAP

Application Details

Please email your application to jackie.macarthur@parliament.uk with the subject line Caseworker- YOUR NAME.

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

CLOSING DATE 11pm 28th July 2026

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Constituency Research Officer

Closing Date: 28 July

Location: Congleton, Cheshire

Salary: £28.5k FTE - Part-Time 3/5th role (22.5 hpw)

Length of Contract: Until 31 March 2027

Job Details

Sarah Russell MP is looking for a proactive person who is interested in research, community engagement, policy development and making a difference to join her Congleton-based team as a part-time Constituency Research Officer. The successful candidate will be expected to research and prepare detailed projects between now and the end of March 2027.

The ideal person will already have some knowledge of the constituency, be able to conduct desk and place-based research and provide and deliver detailed constituency data and local opinion on national emerging policy, as well as organising events. This will included round table and public meetings.

Subjects may include, but are not restricted to:

• Housing policy, including leasehold issues;
• Fatality reduction of various types, and especially around drowning and rural roads;
• NHS provision - including hospices/end of life; dentistry; and adult and child mental health provision.

It is likely to involve engaging with bereaved families, and constituents who are deeply distressed.

The role is ideal for someone who wants to make a difference. It will suit someone who is able to work independently as well as part of a team, is well organised and has good attention to detail. Ability to engage with local authorities, service providers and constituents will be important.

Funding is available for 22.5 hours per week until March 2027 and there will be some flexibility on how and where your work is developed.

Job Description

• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the member is accurately informed on policy matters
• Compilation of briefing packs for the MP
• Prepare briefing notes for parliamentary questions, committees and press releases.
• Undertake research on relevant subjects as directed
• Project work – including organising round tables, focus groups and surveys
• Have working knowledge of relevant legislation and upcoming business and how they impact on the constituency
• Engage confidentially, professionally and with care and integrity with members of the public and others through telephone enquiries, emails and face-to-face encounters.

Interview: 5 or 6 August 2026

Successful candidates will be notified by the 31 July and given a short task to bring to the interview. Interviews will be held in Congleton on August 5 and 6.

Start Date: ASAP

Application Details

Please email your application to jackie.macarthur@parliament.uk with the subject line RESEARCHER - YOUR NAME

Include

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

CLOSING DATE 11pm on 28 July 2026

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