Asylum Jobs

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but ambitious grassroots charity run by and for women seeking asylum. WAST has a proud track record of providing a safe space for women to come together in solidarity and campaign for justice in an increasingly hostile environment.

We are looking for the right person to work alongside WAST’s management group of women seeking asylum to successfully take forward WAST’s development priorities – supporting women through the asylum system, campaigning on the issues affecting them and supporting wellbeing through a trauma informed approach. You will work to maintain and develop WAST’s infrastructure and resources to ensure its continued strength and stability.

You will need to have relevant experience in charity or public sector management and fundraising, with a positive participatory leadership style. You will have excellent interpersonal and partnership building skills with a commitment to supporting women seeking asylum and to WAST’s values of compassion, respect, inclusion and empowerment.

WAST has recently restructured and expanded its staffing team. As Manager, you will be assisted by two part-time coordinators: the Engagement and Programme Coordinator (an established member of staff) and a new Coordinator role, which you will be expected to help define and recruit.

This is an exciting time for WAST as we look to develop with the growing needs of our organisation.

Background Information

WAST is run by and for women seeking asylum and currently has around 170 members. It was started in 2005 by WAST’s current Chair whilst fighting her own anti-deportation campaign and became a constituted charity in 2014. Its purpose remains to provide a safe space for women coming together in solidarity to offer support, share information and help each other to survive and to get their leave to remain in the UK. Women are at the sharp end of the ‘hostile environment’ with punitive government immigration policies and practice. WAST enables a process of empowerment through which women gain the confidence and strength to voice their experience and campaign for justice.

WAST is a place of hope and belonging with its core values of compassion, respect, inclusion and empowerment and its continuous development of its trauma informed peer support approach.

WAST is proud of its pioneering work giving a voice to women seeking asylum and inspiring other women around the country to set up similar groups. WAST has been at the forefront of national campaigning against detention, has published three books and created two plays, giving voice to women’s experiences.

Activities are led by the WAST Management Group elected by the membership and supported by WAST staff, currently a part-time Engagement and Programme Coordinator (and we will soon be recruiting for a second part-time coordinator role).

Application information

The post is based at the WAST office in central Manchester with some opportunity for remote working. The post is for 28 hours a week.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. As an organisation led by and for women seeking asylum, we particularly encourage women with lived experience as a refugee or migrant.

There may be scope for the appointment to include a development phase for the right candidate. This could include the provision of some training and support to enable the post holder to fully meet all requirements of the role.

For over 70 years, the Refugee Council has stood as a pillar of support for refugees and asylum seekers, working hard to help them rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. We provide essential services to children, young people, adults, and families seeking asylum. We advocate for their rights, stand up to injustice, and strive to create a society where everyone fleeing danger is met with compassion and opportunity.

We are seeking an Assistant Director of Asylum Services to lead and implement the Refugee Council’s strategy for asylum support services across England. This is a pivotal role that offers the opportunity to shape a new direction, ensuring that our services remain innovative, effective, and responsive to the evolving needs of the people we support.

We are looking for an inspiring leader with deep strategic knowledge of the asylum sector, or of a related field, such as migration, social justice, housing or community services. You will be resilient, compassionate, and driven by a desire to create lasting change.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a transformative role in the asylum and refugee sector at a pivotal moment of change. This role is not without challenges. The asylum landscape is complex and ever-changing, and the road ahead will require strength and determination. You will be supported by a talented and dedicated team with deep rooted knowledge of the asylum and refugee sector. Together, you will make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

With the Refugee Council’s national reach and reputation, you’ll have the platform to influence and innovate on a large scale, shaping the delivery of critical services for some of the most vulnerable individuals and families in our society. The role offers the chance to not only develop and implement a bold new strategy but also to work collaboratively with a highly experienced and passionate team, driving systemic change and making a tangible impact on the lives of those seeking safety.

At a time when the challenges facing asylum seekers are greater than ever, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change and ensure that compassion, equity, and opportunity remain at the heart of the UK’s response to those in need.

To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tall Roots via their website.

Taban is looking for an Asylum Seeker and Refugee Support Worker based in Manchester Full or Part-time options are available.

Introduction

This is an opportunity to join Taban's team during a period of growth.

Started 5 years ago, Taban is a young charity providing personal and practical support to Farsi-speaking refugees and asylum seekers in and around Manchester. We guide clients new to the UK in accessing health, education, housing and other support services.  As we get to know clients and they grow in confidence and trust, we work collaboratively with them to help them achieve their goals and build successful lives in the UK.   

Taban has a growing base of financial support including grants from the Benefact Trust and National Lottery. This support for our expansion enables us to recruit for this fully funded post.   This appointment is an important step in our development and will help Taban to reach many more people who need the support we provide.

Job Summary

To work as part of the team to deliver practical support and assistance to our clients

The Role

You will be responsible for providing professional person-centred support to our clients through direct engagement, working not only to resolve their issues but also to build their confidence and capacity over time.

Main Duties

To deliver client engagement in a mixture of face-to-face meetings, phone calls and messaging – guiding clients to solve problems.

              This is a hybrid role, with the flexibility to work from home and our offices in Fallowfield.

• To communicate and share easily understandable information and prepare information resources.

• To keep accurate client engagement logs using our online Client Record Management System.

• To refer, signpost and connect clients to appropriate service providers and facilitate clients' appointments

• To manage the workload effectively. 

• To introduce suitable candidates for our mentoring service.

• The post requires weekly travel to two drop-in sessions in Manchester.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone with the following skills and attributes:

1. A strong desire to help our clients, with an insight into the needs, experiences and hopes of refugees and people seeking asylum.

2. Basic working knowledge of UK mainstream services e.g. Education, Health, Housing, Welfare Benefits and community support systems.

3.          Good spoken and written English, sufficient to advocate and negotiate on behalf of clients. Fluent spoken Farsi is also essential. 

4. Mature communication & interpersonal skills with the ability to empathise with and manage clients in stressful situations. 

5. Constructive approach to working within a small team

6. An understanding of cultural diversity within Farsi-speaking migrants,

7. Ability to be administratively self-sufficient and IT literate, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 products: Word, and Excel.

8. OISC registered person or willing to train for the certificate is preferred but not essential.

Terms 

Location: Our office is based in Fallowfield, South Manchester, Free parking is available. A laptop and a funded mobile phone will be provided. 

Hours: We have budgeted for a full-time role of 35 hours per week. Flexibility in when these hours are worked can be negotiated. We are also open to applications from candidates looking to work less than full-time. 

Pay: £22,500-£27,000 Full-time equivalent starting salary, with the potential to increase with experience and in line with growth in the organisation. 

Benefits: Employer pension contribution. There is also a training budget, with flexibility as to how this is used.

If you are interested in this role, please email your CV and a letter setting out the reasons for your interest and why you believe you meet the person's specifications to our designated email address. 

Candidates will be invited for interview on a rolling basis. 

Are you a collaborative and organised self starter with excellent attention to detail? Are you interested in supporting refugees and want to help a growing frontline charity to monitor, quantify and communicate our impact to funders and supporters? Do you have experience in administration and data, and enjoy improving systems and processes?

If so, this central role in our charity might be for you! 

Reporting to the Director, AFRIL's Monitoring and Operations Officer delivers the central administrative functions of the charity including office administration, equipment and grants/contracts administration, financial record keeping, and drafting communications for a variety of audiences. You will work closely with the Director and Project Leads to deliver and enhance our monitoring and evaluation systems and organise our annual public fundraising campaign. You will supervise office volunteers. We are a friendly team and there is significant scope for growth in this role. 

AFRIL is a growing, dynamic charity working with asylum seekers, vulnerable migrants, and refugee families in south east London. We support our clients to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community. We provide both crisis support to meet immediate need, and longer-term, flexible programmes to tackle the underlying problems. We engage in policy and legal interventions to influence positive change. Our work is grounded in the values of professionalism, inclusivity, and solidarity, and our approach to service delivery is one of co-production and empowerment. We are 15 staff (7 full time equivalent) and over 80 volunteers.

AFRIL delivers the following core services in the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Southwark: 

• Casework and Advocacy Service: providing AQS accredited advice, complex casework and legal interventions in housing and homelessness, asylum support, community care, benefits and related matters. We have an immigration project in partnership with Southwark Law Centre.

• AFRIL Food Bank: food vouchers, parcels and essentials to people with no recourse to public funds. 

• Allotment of Refuge: wellbeing support through food growing and climate resilience. 

• Rainbow Club Supplementary School:improving educational attainment through weekly supplementary education in English and Maths, arts, music and sports activities to primary age refugee and migrant children.

AFRIL is an equal opportunities employer. We are a diverse staff team and particularly encourage applications from BAME candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and those with lived experience of asylum/irregular migration. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages and are committed to supporting qualified people to re-enter the workplace after periods of unemployment for example because of homemaking, redundancy, mental health or previous immigration restrictions. Our office is on the first floor of a community centre. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our staff to flourish.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 4th March 2025.

Rainbow Migration, the longest-running charity in Europe dedicated to supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system, is recruiting a Legal Officer to advise and help improve the representation of LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum and help change the asylum and immigration system to one that treats everyone with compassion, dignity and respect.

We are looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister with valid practising certificate, or already accredited to Level 3 IAA (OISC), with two years’ experience in providing advice and representation in asylum including working in legal aid.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the legal advice service. Under the guidance of our Legal Service Manager, you will also build capacity amongst legal representatives by designing and delivering training, giving second tier advice and developing and coordinating a network of practitioners working in this area. You will use the knowledge you gain in this role to help deliver Rainbow Migration’s policy work, such as inputting into policy papers and meeting with partner organisations when required.

We will also consider applications from people who do not want to do the policy elements of the job, but to instead focus on first and second tier advice. Please mention in your covering letter if you are applying for this option.

This is a unique opportunity to build on your experience as a lawyer to improve representation across the sector and create change in government policy and practice. You will be supported to develop as a specialist lawyer and in your policy skills.

Responsibilities will include:

· Deliver one-off advice to adult LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum and work with colleagues to refer them to quality legal aid and pro bono lawyers

· Provide casework assistance e.g. helping to prepare witness statements, making referrals to other specialist organisations and taking other urgent steps (whilst not representing service users or maintaining a caseload)

· Provide occasional advice (within competence) on other issues affecting asylum and partnership service users such as asylum support, legal aid, trafficking, family reunion or community care

· Deliver second tier advice to the legal representatives of LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum and other charities and professionals

· Work with the Legal Service Manager to design and deliver training to lawyers, NGOs and other professionals

· Write blogs and articles on asylum and immigration policy and legislation as they apply to LGBTQI+ people

· Contribute to policy and briefing papers

· Assist with preparing guidelines and briefings for legal services and pro bono lawyers

The Legal Officer will not be providing direct legal representation of service users. However, the role includes substantive advice and casework within the scope of legal support and referrals for our service users, as well as merits testing and second tier advice.

Rainbow Migration’s vision is that LGBTQI+ people can settle in the UK and lead fulfilling lives. Our values are: 

· Safety: We believe everyone should be safe from persecution and safe to be themselves. We strive to create a safe workplace culture, and we place importance on the wellbeing of everyone involved with Rainbow Migration. 

· Integrity: We are thorough and honest in everything we do, and we take responsibility for our actions. We want to be accountable to our communities and those who support us. 

· Belonging: We welcome and include all LGBTQI+ people, and we celebrate and value their range of experience in terms of gender, religion, race, age, disability status and class. We try to remove obstacles to participation, champion equality and promote a sense of family or home through our services. 

· Respect: We believe that every person is equal and deserves the same level of courtesy, care, and attention. We respect the rights, wishes and feelings of our service users, and campaign for their rights to be respected as they go through the asylum and immigration system. 

At Rainbow Migration, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We consider all qualified applicants, consistent with any legal requirements. 

We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of going through the UK asylum or immigration system or who have been subject to immigration control. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone considered as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if they meet the necessary criteria in the person specification.

Owing to the nature of the work, the successful applicant will be required at the point of conditional job offer to disclose all spent and unspent criminal records and subsequently to undergo an enhanced DBS check. See our website for more information.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week). Working part-time or job-sharing will be considered. Occasional work in the evenings and at weekends may be required but with plenty of notice. Rainbow Migration encourages staff to maintain a good work life balance and has a TOIL system in place.

Salary: Starting at £40,175, with potential annual step increases up to £44,868 (pro-rata for part-time employees), plus statutory employer’s pension contribution. In addition to an annual step increase, the trustees consider giving a separate inflationary increase every April. 

Location: Remote or from Rainbow Migration’s offices which are based in London between Vauxhall and the Oval. Hybrid working will also be considered. The successful candidate could work from anywhere in the UK but would be expected to occasionally travel to London and other parts of the country for meetings and events. At the time of posting this advert, none of our staff are going into the office every day. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Annual Leave: 25 days per year rising after 24 months by 1 day after each year of service to maximum of 28 days per year (pro rata if working part-time).

Benefits:

· Two days of wellbeing leave to be taken at short notice in each calendar year (pro rata for part-time staff)

· Enhanced parental leave and pay

· Full pay for jury service (up to four weeks), compassionate leave (up to two weeks) and dependents leave (up to four days, pro rata for part-time staff)

· Separate salary step and inflationary increases considered every year

· TOIL system

· Hybrid working policy, including possibility of working abroad for 10 working days (pro rata for part-time staff) each year

· Policy on staff loans or salary advances for difficult times

· Work laptop and mobile phone

· Training and learning opportunities

· Employee assistance programme which includes counselling service, wellness advice, legal and money advice

· Clinical supervision for staff delivering services

How to apply

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview date:  Interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis in response to applications received.

Please read the job description and person specification. If you have any questions about the role or would like to find out more before applying, then you can contact the line manager via the email in the JD.

Please send:

1. Your CV

2. A written statement (max 1,000 words). Instead of a written statement you may submit your statement by video or audio recording (max 8 minutes)

to the email address in the JD.

3. Optional: please use this link to complete a monitoring form (link in the JD)

In your statement, please:

1. Give examples of how you meet the person specification. In addition to what is on your CV, we want to hear about any relevant skills and experience that demonstrate how you meet the necessary criteria for the role, and if you meet any of the advantageous criteria. Skills and experience could be from training, volunteering, interests or life experience

2. Confirm if you wish to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme for anyone considered as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 (physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ effect on your ability to do normal daily activities)

3. State how many hours a week you wish to work and if you have a preferred pattern, or if you are applying as part of a job-share

4. If you do not want to do the policy elements of the job and instead focus on first and second tier advice, please mention this.

By submitting an application, you:

1. Confirm that you have the right to work in the UK and will produce the necessary documentation if you are offered this post.

2. Declare that to the best of your knowledge and belief, the information provided with your application is true and correct and that you understand that any false information or statement given will justify the dismissal from Rainbow Migration if appointed.

3. Accept that, if successful, you will be required to disclose all spent and unspent criminal records at the point of conditional job and subsequently to undergo an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (please see the JD for web address), which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources at the website in the JD which may help in preparing your job application.

Privacy notice

If you apply for this role, the information you provide will be processed according to Rainbow Migration's privacy policy (link in the JD). Rainbow Migration will not share your information with any third parties unless part of the recruitment process or are legally required to do so. By applying, you are permitting Rainbow Migration to access and use the information for recruitment purposes. Rainbow Migration will store your data for 12 months after the conclusion of the recruitment campaign. Monitoring information is kept separately and is pseudonymised to avoid identification of applicants. It is amalgamated for statistical purposes and the original data is then deleted after six months.

The Destitution Project (DP) is a dynamic and well-respected charity at the forefront of refugee and asylum seeker support in Bolton, Greater Manchester.  Proud recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service!  As DP’s Operations and Development Manager, you will provide overall leadership and management for the drop in and casework operations, staff and volunteers. This will include attending and being responsible for oversight at the Wednesday Drop-in and liaising with service providers and partner organisations.

Our Wednesday Drop-in offers a safe, welcoming space for people to meet and mix.  We provide a hot meal; food parcels for asylum seekers; clothing and household goods and much more.  Our Casework Service provides information and support face to face at the Drop-in and remotely through the week to first time applicants; refugees newly granted Leave to Remain and refused asylum seekers.

Our service is delivered by a passionately committed team of three staff members (part-time) and a volunteer core of thirty including 6 trustees. A few of the Team have been with the Project since its foundation as an independent charity in 2015; others have joined along the way, some having initially come to DP as service users themselves.  People with lived experience are central to everything we do, not just as service users, but as staff, volunteers and trustees.

You will work closely with DP’s Trustees and the DP Coordinating Committee to ensure smooth service delivery; develop and implement DP’s long-term strategic plans and, via consultation and feedback, build resilient services and activities that meet service users’ needs and help enhance the local community.  This will include building relationships in the community and representing DP at events and via external networks.

You will have experience of:

• Managing and supervising the work of teams and individuals.

• Decision-making in a wide range of situations including where risk management and safeguarding are considerations.

• Managing competing interests within the workplace.

• Understanding the circumstances and needs of refugees, asylum-seekers and vulnerable migrants.

The skills and attributes you will bring to DP:

• A creative, flexible, problem-solving approach

• Good communication (with a sense of humour)

• Able to reflect and learn from experience,

• Respectful of staff and volunteer knowledge and experience

• Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equity ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Finance Manager

About us: 

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL), is a not-for-profit organisation and one of the largest immigration and asylum advice charities in the UK, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to access justice. An OISC level 3 accredited organisation, our focus is on providing immigration advice, destitution services, integration support and campaigning to improve the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants across London and Essex. We also actively campaign for a fairer and more humane immigration system.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of UK immigration policy and/or of rough sleeping. This includes individuals with direct experience or experience gained through supporting family members with the challenges posed by immigration and asylum practices- those who have been or could have been clients of RAMFEL.

Purpose of the role: RAMFEL has grown significantly over the last few years, and we want to sustain our growth and diversify our income. Starting 25 years ago, we now support over 5000 people yearly with a few volunteers, 30+ staff and a turnover above one and half million pounds.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that the financial systems in place at RAMFEL provide accurate and easily accessible information to the CEO, Board and other staff. You will work closely with the CEO and Head of Operations to ensure that financial monitoring and reporting enhance the governance and decision-making process for RAMFEL. You will ensure that the charity complies with all statutory and external financial requirements and regulations. This role will include business planning, reporting, and oversight of our financial systems.

We are looking for someone with experience within the charity sector who is happy to get hands-on and can adapt and oversee the finance systems of the charity. You will be capable of supporting colleagues at all levels and improving their financial understanding of the projects they are involved in. You will be a self-motivated individual who can work on your own initiative. This role is central to maintaining our financial health and advancing our mission. You will oversee budgets, forecasting and management accounts while ensuring robust financial systems are in place. This role is for someone who wants to have a positive impact on the lives of people and help drive this organisation forward.

Terms: £37,500 - 45,000 per annum / negotiable depending on experience.  28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, 6% pension contribution, cycle to work scheme, tech scheme, and employee assistance program.

Relationships: Reports to the CEO and works closely with the Senior Management team and the Treasurer. This post-holder will actively participate in the Board’s finance subcommittee meetings, providing descriptive and predictive data for areas of responsibility to inform decision making.

Hours of work:

We are looking for a candidate for either a full time or part time position (minimum of 3 days a week). Part time employees will receive additional support from our external bookkeeper, while full time employees will take on a more independent role.

Please refer to the job description doc. for more details and application instructions.

About Us

The Refugee Council is one of the leading organisations in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. We provide advice and assistance across a wide range of issues. These include helping asylum seekers through the asylum system, accessing housing, welfare, benefits, health, education, and employment. Our teams work with relevant agencies such as the Home Office, Local Authorities, Housing providers and more. You can find out more about the work we do, our strategy, our values on our website.

The Resettlement Therapeutic Service

London Borough of Lambeth is commissioning a resettlement therapeutic service for refugees resettled in Lambeth via Resettlement Schemes funded and overseen by the Home Office. The Service will offer therapeutic and psychological interventions to resettled refugees including individuals, groups and families. The Service model is built on a trauma and human rights-informed, preventative, holistic approach to supporting adults and families The Service is designed for early interventions that ensure psychological safety to reduce stress and enhance wellbeing. The aim is to secure emotional regulation and develop emotional awareness, improve confidence and resilience while settling into life in the UK.

The service will offer individual one-to-one therapy, therapeutic and psycho-educational groups and workshops and will support children and families to regain and maintain their confidence and ability to live independent lives.

Purpose of the Job:

• To offer a therapeutic intervention to include psycho-education groups, one-to-one therapy to adults and children.
• To provide a holistic assessment to refugee adult, children and young people who have been resettled in Lambeth.
• To liaise with educational and social care services as appropriate to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people being supported by Refugee Council.
• To offer consultation and awareness training to educational staff working with resettled refugees across the region.
• Take a lead on Project monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on outcomes to a high standard.

 Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide assessments of refugee children/young people in order to formulate and implement plans for the treatment of the child or young person and adult’s mental health, based upon an appropriate theoretical framework.
• To provide risk assessments to adults and children/young people, ensuring safeguarding and care plans are in place, recording up-to-date case notes on client database.
• To provide a cultural and gender sensitive service that respond to the needs of clients from a wide range of backgrounds and countries.
• Working effectively with interpreters where clients require an interpreter in therapy, ensuring the interpreter is appropriately briefed and de-briefed.

For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. 

Closing date: 17 February 2025

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request. 

We're looking for a Policy and Research Manager to join our Campaigns team, to develop and deliver policy interventions and research projects to influence the Government and to create real change for women seeking safety.

Policy and Research Manager
Location: Old Street, London, at least 2 days per week in the office
Accountable to: Campaigns Lead, Women for Refugee Women
Hours: 35 hours per week*, some flexibility required at evenings and weekends
*Please note that these are the contractual hours for this role. However, WRW currently operates a 4-day work week meaning staff can opt into working 32 hours per week spread across 4 days, workload allowing.
Salary: £36,400 per annum
Length of contract: Permanent

Main purpose of role
To develop policy goals and recommendations in line with Women for Refugee Women’s (WRW) overarching campaigns strategy to improve the lives of women seeking asylum in the UK; to develop and deliver policy interventions such as policy briefings, evidence for Parliamentary committees, responses to inquiries and consultations; to plan and carry out research projects for influencing purposes, ensuring that these are informed by and co-delivered with women in WRW’s network.

Job Description
Strategy: To develop and set feasible policy goals over the short, medium and long term, in line with WRW’s overarching campaigns strategy to improve the lives of women seeking asylum, in consultation with the Campaigns team, and the women in WRW’s network; to provide regular analysis on the external context and assess the opportunities for bringing about policy change in order to inform the strategic direction of the Campaigns team.

Policy: To lead the drafting of policy documents including briefings for MPs, civil servants and other influencing targets, evidence for Parliamentary committees, responses to inquiries and consultations, etc.

Research: To identify research opportunities to advance WRW’s policy goals; to plan and write up research projects for influencing opportunities, ensuring that these are informed by and co-delivered with women in WRW’s network, and carry them out in partnership with the other staff of WRW and our campaigns groups.

Influencing: To identify influencing avenues to advance our campaigning goals, and work with the Campaigns team to develop and maintain relationships with civil servants, parliamentarians, opinion-formers and other stakeholders.

Law: To explore the potential for use of the law in achieving our policy goals, including working on possible strategic litigation in partnership with other organisations and with lawyers.

Communications and media: To work closely with the Campaigns team to give input and advice on WRW’s communications through mainstream and social media to ensure that these are accurate and well-targeted; to act as a spokesperson for WRW’s campaigns, including on media platforms and at events, panels and other platforms to reach target audiences.

Partnerships: To work closely with policy colleagues in the sector to share intel, pool expertise, and advance joint goals; to represent WRW at conferences and forums, consolidating and initiating partnerships with partner organisations and other stakeholders in order to drive forward our policy work.

Support to refugee women: To ensure that our policy work is informed by the experiences of women seeking asylum; to ensure that the women in WRW’s network have an opportunity to shape WRW’s policy goals and are kept abreast of developments in our campaign to achieve these.

Line Management: This role currently has no line management responsibilities but this may be introduced to the role at a later date, depending on the resourcing of the Campaigns team.

Organisational input
Grassroots: to work with the Grassroots team in ensuring that the women in WRW’s network understand the policy and research function of the organisation and are updated regularly about our progress towards achieving these.

Monitoring and evaluation: to assist with the evaluation and monitoring of WRW’s policy work and its effectiveness.

Support with fundraising: to support the work of the Grants Fundraising Manager through contributing to grants applications and reports.

Policy compliance: to stay well informed about WRW’s existing policies on issues such as safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection, to ensure that all policy and research observes the letter and spirit of such policies, and to keep up to date in developments in best practice in these areas, so that WRW remains a well-run and effective organisation.

Organisational: to participate in and support activities such as staff meetings and workshops aimed at building a stronger organisation.

WRW is a small busy team that responds quickly to situations that are often fast moving and unpredictable. As a member of this team you would be expected to be flexible in the way that you work and to help out with other duties where appropriate.

Person Specification
Essential

• Thorough understanding of the UK asylum process and how it affects women and its political and legal context.
• Knowledge and understanding of social research methods, including qualitative methods and participatory action approaches.
• Experience of producing compelling policy and research documents, preferably in a political, legal or campaigning environment.
• Thorough understanding of the UK parliamentary processes and how a charity can lobby for change.
• Understanding of how strategic litigation can be used to create policy change.
• Commitment to social justice and a demonstrable passion for creating change on behalf of women or other marginalised groups.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to work co-operatively as part of a small team.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and the rights of women seeking asylum.

Desirable

• Experience of using strategic litigation to create policy change.
• Experience of working with the UK Parliament.
• Experience of dealing with the mainstream media and using social media.
• Experience of working directly with women who have survived violence or other vulnerable groups.

Women for Refugee Women particularly welcomes applications from individuals with experience of migration and/ or seeking asylum.

There are about 2,000 LGBTQI people claiming asylum in the UK every year because of their sexuality, gender identity or intersex status. When they come to the UK, they are still not safe. They are often abused in refugee accommodation by other refugees who come from the same or similar countries to the one they are escaping; they become homeless and depressed; and they are rejected by their ethnic community and live in poverty.

The job involves coordinating our online and offline activities, providing admin support to the team in running Micro Rainbow’s programmes and weekly events and administering day-to-day financial transactions.

The ideal candidate is passionate about equality, has excellent coordination, IT, attention to detail and administration skills.

Responsible to: Head of Fundraising and Communication

Responsible for: Supporters (Recruitment and stewardship)

Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire with travel across the country and to Cambridge when required.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week including occasional evening and weekend work

Contract: Permanent

About Baca: Baca is dedicated to supporting young, unaccompanied refugees aged 16 to 18, some of whom are victims of trafficking. Our mission is to place these young people at the heart of everything we do, helping them achieve their full potential.

Role Overview: We are seeking a passionate and proactive individual to coordinate and deliver our Fundraising, Engagement, and Communication strategy. This role involves engaging with a wide range of people to raise awareness, increase our supporter base, and generate income to support Baca's vision, mission, and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and coordinate Baca’s Fundraising and Engagement strategy.
• Develop and execute plans to increase donated income from individuals, CSR, crowdfunding, and community activities.
• Organize and coordinate fundraising and engagement events.
• Steward supporters, including donors, volunteers, partners, and advocates.
• Deliver Baca’s Communication strategy across various media channels.
• Ensure consistent application of brand guidelines in all communications.
• Collect and edit stories to raise awareness and build a supporter base.
• Generate tailored content to maximize income and engage stakeholders.
• Represent Baca in the community to raise awareness and recruit supporters.
• Maintain accurate supporter data and generate regular reports.
• Support young people projects that represent Baca’s vision externally.
• Ensure compliance with Fundraising and GDPR regulations.

Person Specification:

• Alignment with Baca’s values and mission.
• Ability to respond to change, be self-motivated, and flexible.
• Strong teamwork and partnership skills.
• Knowledge of the fundraising landscape is desirable.
• Accountability, responsibility, and a willingness to learn.
• Proactive and able to take initiative.
• Patience, calmness, and tenacity in challenging circumstances.
• Sensitivity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Knowledge of issues facing unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
• Commitment to young asylum seekers and refugees.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver community engagement events.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to drive and access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in young people's lives.
• Opportunity to develop and implement impactful strategies.
• Engage with diverse community groups and stakeholders.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Join Baca and help us achieve our vision of empowering young asylum seekers to build a brighter future.

Da'aro Youth Project is looking for a dedicated Office Administrator to help us provide essential support to unaccompanied asylum seekers and refugees from the Horn of Africa. In this key role, you’ll be a vital part of our dynamic team, ensuring smooth operations, managing records, and contributing to the growth of our programmes that empower young people across London. This is a unique opportunity to provide essential administrative expertise to an organisation that advocates for change and creates a welcoming environment for young refugees and asylum seekers in London. 

Location: Loughborough, England (Travel required to all Baca Services locations)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £24,150 - £27,760 per annum FTE

Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota)

About Us:

Baca is dedicated to providing support and care to young people who are newly arrived in the country, helping them rebuild their strength, dignity, and hope for the future. We work closely with social workers and representatives from other agencies to benefit the young people in our care.

Role Overview:

As a Support Worker, you will be a key worker for several young people in Baca's care, providing high-quality holistic and therapeutic support for their transition to adulthood. You will deliver services in line with Baca’s Theory of Change, ensuring the highest quality outcomes in physical and emotional wellbeing, education, employment, training, social engagement, and personal safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality support and care to young people, ensuring their holistic development.
• Work proactively to safeguard young people and resolve any issues that arise.
• Be a role model, offering care and compassion without discrimination.
• Support young people in developing essential life skills and preparing for independent living.
• Engage young people in education, vocational training, and hobbies.
• Foster positive relationships within the community and support social engagement.
• Plan and participate in day trips and annual residential weeks.
• Develop partnerships with social workers, solicitors, teachers, volunteers, and other partners.
• Maintain excellent communication and keep accurate records.

Requirements:

• Alignment with Baca’s values and mission.
• Ability to respond to change and work as part of a diverse team.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and issues faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
• Relevant training or willingness to complete essential training within the first year.
• Experience working with young people, especially in cross-cultural settings.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and ICT skills.
• Driving licence and access to a car.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Personal Attributes:

• Approachable, reliable, and a strong team worker.
• Supportive, responsible, and personable.
• Flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Please note we cannot provide sponsorship for this role. Further information about the role, competencies and experience can be found on our website.

The role is a key part of the Doctors of the World (DOTW) UK Policy and Advocacy team, contributing to the implementation of our three-year strategy and maximising the impact of our policy and advocacy function. The team focuses on influencing UK health and migration policy, improving access to NHS services for minoritised communities and populations and strengthening the right to health in the UK.

The post holder will play a critical role in ensuring DOTW UK’s advocacy and influencing work is informed by our service users’ experiences and seeks to bring about the changes they want to see. To this end, the role will lead work with DOTWs expert by experience group, liaising and coordinating different engagement activities, identifying co-production opportunities and supporting members of the group to meaningfully participate in the organisation’s advocacy work and drive change.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.