Community Caseworker and Research Assistant for Cefin Campbell
Salary range (pro rata): £27,722 - £40,321
All new staff are expected to enter on the scale minimum of the appropriate pay band. Individual staff will, subject to satisfactory performance, move up the incremental scale one point at a time on the anniversary of their commencement of employment until they reach the scale maximum for their band.
Working hours: 22.2 hours per week
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: Regional Office, Carmarthen
Reference: MBS-012-25
Purpose of job:
To provide the Member of the Senedd with administrative, constituency, parliamentary and research support ensuring that standards of confidentiality are maintained.
Main duties:
- Respond to enquiries from constituents, other politicians, the media, lobbyists and pressure groups
- Develop and maintain a casework system ensuring all cases are logged; monitor progress and ensure all identified actions are taken
- Ensure records are kept and information managed confidentially in line with the Data Protection Act
- Carry out research into local, regional, national and international issues as required, including for contributions to parliamentary business
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Experience of administrative work, knowledge of office systems and research work, preferably within a political context.
- Experience of a comparable role dealing with complex correspondence and related policy research.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to the local area.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, combating discrimination and promoting the equality of opportunities and the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
Essential qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or;
- NVQ Qualification level 3 or 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject
You are advised to read the full Job and Person Specification before applying for this post. For details about the post and to apply, please contact Jonathan.Evershed@senedd.wales
- Job and Person Specification
- Application Form
- Important Information
- Benefits of working for a Member