On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Senior Caseworker (Inside IR35) for a 4 month contract based on a hybrid basis with 3 days max per week in London.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.
To do this we have an annual budget of almost £40 billion and a workforce comprising 193,000 people, almost 59,000 of whom are civilians.
We currently manage more than £11 billion of spend every year.
Our work really matters; we offer engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services we provide.
We employ people in many different roles and in many locations across the UK and abroad.
We have jobs in policy, finance, HR, IS/IT, commercial and project management and all the types of jobs you would expect to find in a government department, or indeed in the private sector.
We also employ doctors, dentists, teachers, police, fire service, quantity surveyors, and engineers to name a few.
There are many opportunities to develop and progress both within MOD and across the wider Civil Service, whether you're a permanent appointee or an interim.
As a Senior Caseworker (Inside IR35) your main responsibilities will be: * Making autonomous and sound decisions in accordance with relevant Government Policy.
Where appropriate, seeking guidance from colleagues, Subject Matter Experts and technical specialists.
* Carefully analysing evidence provided and requesting further information from DBS where necessary.
* Engaging with stakeholders to ensure robust employment checks have been carried out.
* Ensuring that electronic records are promptly and accurately updated to reflect case progress and outcomes.
* Dealing with sensitive and personal information in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
* Responding to queries both internally, externally and from applicants regarding ARAP and supporting shared mailbox management.
* Promptly escalating issues to Team Leads as appropriate.
* Managing and assessing cases in alignment with policy, operating procedures and guidance.
* Notifying applicants by email of the outcome of their application to ARAP once a decision has been made.
* Responding promptly to urgent tasks and Requests for Information.
* Acting and communicating across a range of stakeholders in a sensitive and respectful manner, in line with the intent of the scheme.
* Working to identify if translation or interpretation is required to better aid the applicant and working with DARR translators closely.
* Liaising with stakeholders and OGD's to ensure objectives are successfully delivered.
* Processing cases of interest such as ARAP Category 4.
* Adhering to and ensuring that others are complying with the wider DARR governance and data protection protocols * Completing all mandatory training Essential: * SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role; as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks * High volume Caseworker experience * Experience of using Microsoft Office 365 * Excellent level of administrative skills * Experience of collating and handling sensitive information Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.
Armed Forces Covenant / Commitment MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following 'this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation.
Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs.
As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.
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