Immigration Jobs

About us

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL) is one of the largest immigration and asylum advice charities in the UK, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to access justice. An IAA level 3 accredited organisation, we represent clients at all stages of the immigration and asylum process, up to and including the Upper Tribunal of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber. We also support clients to access destitution support, housing and relevant services they are entitled to.

We also actively campaign for a fairer and more humane immigration system. RAMFEL caseworkers therefore have the opportunity to work on systemic and strategic challenges and support broader advocacy work.

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

The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London is an IAA level 3 registered charity, that provides advice to help people access justice. Having received additional funding, the role gives an opportunity to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our society. There will be particular focus on working with people who are facing a crisis, providing advice work and support that will take them out of destitution and on a path towards independence.

The RAS caseworker will be assisting Asylum Seekers and Refugees with accessing services and support they are entitled to, such as housing, benefits, asylum support, medical and education services etc.

Hours of work: The role is primarily a full-time position, requiring 37.5 hours per week. However, for the right candidate, we may consider accommodating part-time working hours. Given the nature of RAMFEL’s work, there may be instances where the Supervisor will need to exceed the standard hours. In such cases, compensatory time off can be arranged with the Head of Services

 Salary and Benefits:

 Salary: £28,000 - 30,000 per annum, depending on experience. 28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays and 6% pension contribution.

Other benefits: Cycle to work scheme, tech scheme and employee assistance program.

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

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.

About Us

Located in the vibrant communities of inner city and east Bristol, we have been providing vital advice and support services to local residents for over 50 years. Our mission is to empower individuals and families by offering expert guidance on immigration, debt, benefits, and more. We’re proud of our inclusive and welcoming approach, ensuring that everyone has access to the help they need.

The Role

As a Trainee Immigration Advisor, you will:

· Work alongside an experienced immigration advisor to deliver high-quality advice and support to clients.

· Assist with casework, including visa applications, settlement queries, and family reunifications.

· Keep up-to-date with changes in immigration laws and policies.

· Engage with clients empathetically, ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

· Work towards achieving your Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) accreditation.

This role is ideal for someone who is eager to develop their skills and knowledge while making a meaningful impact in the community.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

· Passionate about social justice and committed to helping vulnerable individuals.

· A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and written skills.

· Highly organised, with great attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

· Interested in immigration law and policy (Minimum of 3 months recent experience in supporting immigration advice).

· Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

· Support to achieve OISC accreditation.

· Inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.

· Opportunities for professional growth and development.

· A chance to make a real difference in the lives of people from diverse backgrounds.

We are proud of our accreditation as a Living Wage employer and we offer flexible working and a generous benefits package:  

· Starting salary: £16,626.60 actual (£27,711 full time equivalent NJC 12)

· Working hours: 21 hours per week

· Fixed term contract to 31st March 2026

· Annual Leave: 30 days full time equivalent (pro rata)

· Extra 3 days annual leave between Xmas & New Year

· Pension Scheme: 5% employers contribution

· Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date: Monday 17th February 2025 at 10 am

 Shortlisting will be on Tuesday 17th February and Interviews will be on Wednesday 26th February at St Pauls Learning Centre.

No CV’s or agencies please.

About the Organisation:

Mary Seacole Housing Association is a highly regarded Supported Accommodation and Community Services provider committed to addressing homelessness and supporting vulnerable non-UK nationals. Our mission is to deliver immigration support, accommodation, and outreach services to individuals who face complex challenges. We aim to foster inclusive communities and provide high-quality services to our clients. You will be joining a dedicated team working on a high-impact project that focuses on helping non-UK nationals who are currently experiencing homelessness.

Role Purpose:

The Support Worker (Rough Sleeping Outreach) will play a crucial role in supporting individuals sleeping rough, with a particular focus on migrants from non-EU countries. The role involves offering assessments, placing individuals into suitable accommodation, and supporting them through resettlement, including engagement with Immigration Advisors and helping them transition to sustainable housing and employment or facilitating reconnection with their Local Authority area, country of origin, or family/friends who can offer housing or work.

This service aims to minimise new, long-term, and repeat rough sleeping by providing access to specialist health care and other vital services, ensuring that every individual receives the tailored support they need to avoid returning to homelessness.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct Assessments: Carry out comprehensive assessments for people sleeping rough, identifying their individual needs with a trauma-informed approach and ensuring that any barriers to accessing services are removed.

Place Individuals in Accommodation: Work collaboratively with housing providers to secure appropriate accommodation, ensuring swift placements that meet the individual’s specific circumstances, including emergency accommodation when necessary.

Support Migrants: Ensure that migrants from non-EU backgrounds have access to opportunities to move into sustainable housing, employment, or reconnect with their country of origin, family, or friends who can provide support. Assist in their journey to settle into long-term accommodation and employment options, where applicable.
Engage with Immigration Advisors: Facilitate engagement with Immigration Advisors (IA) to ensure that individuals are supported with any legal or eligibility issues relating to their immigration status.

Provide Resettlement Support: Offer continued support to individuals after their placement in accommodation, focusing on resettling them effectively within four months. This includes access to employment or further assistance from relevant service providers.

Collaborate with Multi-Agency Partners: Work closely with key partners, including health services, housing teams, and local charities, to provide a holistic, multi-agency response to rough sleeping and ensure the best possible outcomes for service users.

Respond to Outreach Reports: Act promptly on reports of rough sleeping from the public, partner agencies, or tools like Streetlink, ensuring effective and timely intervention.

Build Trusting Relationships: Develop strong, trusting relationships with vulnerable individuals to help them access and engage with available services. Continuously offer support to help them transition into secure housing and avoid a return to rough sleeping.

Driving and Flexibility: The role involves travel across the borough to different locations, so a full, clean driving license is essential. The successful candidate must be flexible in their working hours, as outreach may occur during early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Experience:

Significant experience working with migrants or individuals facing multiple disadvantages (e.g., homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse).

Knowledge and experience of trauma-informed care and supporting individuals in crisis situations.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on building trust with vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of service users.
• Competence in conducting needs assessments, developing support plans, and assisting with resettlement efforts.

Languages / Other:

• Additional language skills are essential, particularly North African dialects, Arabic, or Hindi, to effectively communicate with migrant communities in Luton.
• Driving License: A full, clean driving license is essential, and the ability to travel across the borough to meet with service users in different locations.
• Flexibility and working hours: Outreach workers follow a varied rota, including 9 AM–5 PM shifts and early mornings like 6 AM–2 PM and 5 AM–12 PM. This ensures flexible support and outreach at key times to meet community needs effectively.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working in an outreach or housing support role.
• Familiarity with local housing services, immigration advice, and homelessness support in Luton.
• Ability to work in a multi-agency setting and to coordinate effectively with partners.

Other Requirements:

• Commitment to Luton Borough Council’s mission to end rough sleeping by 2027.
• Willingness to undertake further training and development as needed.
• A valid enhanced DBS check (courtesy of MSHA)

Job Types: Full-time (12 months fixed-term). Depending on funding and performance, an extension to the contract may be possible.

Pay: £28,000.00 per year (Hours: 39 hours per week)

We welcome applications from individuals who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others. Sounds like you'd be a great fit? Please apply and we will send you the full JD and employment application.

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.

About the role:

The Legal Officer works closely with the Legal Team (Legal Director and Legal and Parliamentary Officer) to support our policy and advocacy work and with the Senior Legal Projects Manager in a key role to coordinate strategic legal advice and litigation. The Legal Officer also works closely with the rest of the ILPA Secretariat, including the Chief Executive, Content and Digital Channels Manager, Training Officer, and with Trustees, ILPA and SLAC members, the SLAC Steering Committee  and co-convenors of ILPA’s Working Groups.

You will regularly analyse information, including legal and practice updates, and disseminate information orally and in writing to the public and to ILPA members. You will assist with answering ILPA members’ legal, policy and practice-based queries, raising systemic issues with government departments as appropriate, and provide flexible, tailored, technical and practical support for practitioners and non-practitioners, who include public bodies, professional organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). You will assist in the preparation of legal policy and parliamentary briefings, and ILPA’s responses to consultations, calls for evidence, other official submissions and correspondence with government bodies. You will also help represent ILPA in meetings and work collaboratively with colleagues across the sector in pursuit of ILPA’s influencing aims. 

Additionally, you will support the organisation and running of ILPA’s thematic Working Groups, which provide a valuable forum for ILPA members to share best practice and discuss issues of current importance, assisting with agenda-setting, presenting updates, following-up on action points, and preparing meeting summaries. The overall aim of these activities is to improve immigration, asylum and nationality law, policy and practice. You are not expected to have policy experience, as you will gain knowledge and exposure to policy work through this role and we hope to see you grow in the role and take on greater policy responsibility during your time at ILPA, accompanied by corresponding salary increments where deemed appropriate as part of our salary review process. 

You will work with the Senior Legal Projects Manager to develop partnerships with NGOs and legal professionals around the UK. You will coordinate the general and regional Strategic Legal Advice Committee (SLAC) meetings. These meetings will be held online, across the UK. Each SLAC group will hold four meetings per year as well as emergency meetings where necessary. You will be responsible for the minute taking of all SLAC meetings. You will work with the Senior Legal Projects Manager to set member-led meeting agendas, identify member training needs, facilitate training, update the SLAC website, and feed in to monitoring and evaluation of the project. You will be responsible for coordinating SLAC Steering Committee meetings.

About you:

The position would suit a self-motivated individual who is passionate about the sector and is looking to further their career in immigration policy or advocacy, including by making the transition from immigration practice to work on immigration policy and strategic legal advice and litigation coordination. 

You may be keen to be working at the heart of the systemic changes following Brexit, recent significant legislation, including the Nationality and Borders Act 2022, Illegal Migration Act 2023, Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024, attempts to remove people seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda, government initiatives to “reduce net migration” such as the increased Minimum Income Requirement for family visas, and the recently introduced Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. 

You will have an interest in strategic litigation and how it can be used to protect and promote the rights of those discriminated against on the basis of their migration status. You will be passionate about being involved in the coordination of a unique and exciting project that brings the third and legal sector together in developing strategic litigation. 

Given the complexity of immigration, asylum and nationality law, we do not expect applicants to have expertise in every area, but an understanding of the law and excellent critical analysis skills are key. Any successful applicant will be able to attend ILPA training to further their knowledge.

Main responsibilities

1. To liaise, work with, and gather evidence from members to support ILPA’s influencing work and to assist with knowledge-sharing in the sector;
2. To assist the Legal Team to influence law and policies through written and oral advocacy;
3. To coordinate and contribute to internal and external meetings, which may have a range of attendees including ILPA members, SLAC members, government officials, parliamentarians, experts, lawyers, and other external organisations and individuals;
4. To provide support to ILPA’s thematic working groups, and SLAC meetings, including by attending evening meetings, agenda-setting, participating, drafting minutes/meeting summaries, and working with the Secretariat, working group co-convenors, and SLAC Steering Committee to take forward agreed actions;
5. To handle queries related to the Legal Team, and SLAC work sent by members and others where appropriate, such as by forwarding these on to relevant individuals and drafting responses;
6. To monitor, identify, store, organise, interrogate, retrieve and disseminate information, including legal and policy developments, relevant to ILPA’s work;
7. To assist with facilitating SLAC training events,  communicating with SLAC members and feed into the monitoring and evaluation of SLAC; and 
8. To support internal and external communications and updates. 

Person Specification

Essential knowledge, experience, skills, and qualities:

1. A law degree, postgraduate qualification in law, or other relevant qualification in law; 
2. Experience of working in or with immigration, asylum and nationality law in the UK;
3. Experience of building and managing effective professional relationships with a range of people, with demonstrable ability to communicate effectively in challenging situations;
4. Good legal knowledge, skills and judgment, including:
   a) an ability to navigate and understand the Immigration Rules and Government guidance,
   b) a general understanding of UKVI processes, and
   c) an ability to clearly communicate legal and technical information orally and in writing;
5. Excellent attention to detail;
6. Excellent planning, coordination, organisational, time management, strategic problem-solving and independent working skills, including:
   a) an ability to take a proactive approach to independent working,
   b) managing workstreams effectively, 
   c) confidently taking responsibility for tasks and decisions, 
   d) meeting tight deadlines, and
   e) taking a calm and diligent approach to problem solving;
7. Commitment to the principles of a non-racist, non-sexist, just, and equitable system of immigration, asylum and nationality law; 
8. Commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion, and taking a proactive approach to espousing these principles; and
9. Commitment to be a champion of ILPA by positively encouraging your team, identifying and encouraging opportunities for growth, and celebrating success.

About the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association

The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) is a charity and a professional association the majority of whose members are barristers, solicitors, advocates and IAA (previously OISC) regulated advisers practising in all aspects of immigration, asylum and nationality law. Academics, non-governmental organisations and individuals with a substantial interest in the law are also members.

Founded in 1984 by leading practitioners in the field, ILPA exists to promote and improve advice and representation in immigration, asylum and nationality law, through an extensive programme of training and disseminating information and by providing research and opinion that draw on the experiences of members. ILPA is represented on numerous government, official and non-governmental advisory groups and regularly provides evidence to parliamentary and official inquiries.

The Secretariat does not give advice to members of the public on individual cases but works closely with members to ensure that they are enabled to do their best for their clients. It runs ILPA’s busy training programme and produces a wide range of information for members and non-members.

The objectives of ILPA are:

• To promote the advising and representation of immigrants;
• To provide information to members and others on domestic and European immigration, asylum and nationality law; and
• To secure a non-racist, non-sexist, just and equitable system of immigration, asylum and nationality law practice.

ILPA is an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that the legal and charitable sector can be less accessible to people from minoritised or racialised communities and people from less privileged socio-economic backgrounds. We are committed to unsettling the status quo. In this role you will wear many hats and we recognise that the successful candidate may not have all the skills and experience listed in the personal specification. We welcome an application from you if you can see yourself in this role and have an appetite to gain new skills, knowledge, and experience. We encourage applications from individuals who have lived experience of the UK immigration or asylum systems, or the hostile environment.

We also encourage applications from people who have previously unsuccessfully applied for roles at ILPA. We will consider each application afresh. We appreciate that individuals are always learning, growing, and adding to their knowledge and experience.

About the ILPA Team 

You would be joining a small team, of around 10 team members. Under our current hybrid work policy, we have one anchor day (currently a Tuesday), in which you will be expected to work from an office setting in London, together with Team members living in England. The rest of the time you will ordinarily work remotely or wherever conferences or meetings might take place.

Reports to: Legal and Parliamentary Officer and Senior Legal Projects Manager

Annual leave: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year off 

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, plus 1 hour lunch break (NB. evening working is required to attend any scheduled evening meetings, which ordinarily finish no later than 7pm). Very occasional travel within the UK will be required to attend meetings.

Start date: As soon as possible

Application deadline: 9:00am on Monday, 24 February 2025

Interviews will be held on 10 and 11 March 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Monday, 3 March 2025.

Applications from individuals only – no agencies.

The Unity Project (TUP) supports people who are facing poverty and homelessness because their immigration status allows them ‘no recourse to public funds’ (NRPF). We are seeking an experienced and qualified immigration advisor to manage our specialist casework service. 

We believe NRPF should not exist and we are working to end it. Until then, we seek to minimise its impact by supporting people to make the ‘change of conditions’ (CoC) application to access public funds. We are a small organisation which has achieved national systemic change through the clear strategic focus of our casework. As the number of people affected by NRPF continues to grow, we are looking to take our casework service to the next level so that we can support more individual applicants and deepen our impact.

As Legal Casework Manager, you will oversee the casework process from start to finish, prioritising compassionate and effective support to applicants and ensuring we meet all regulatory requirements, while also holding a limited personal caseload. You will supervise our dedicated team in London, overseeing their professional development and personal wellbeing.  You will also focus on the strategic impact of our project, identifying opportunities for improvement internally, and working closely with our Strategic Casework Lead and external partners to achieve systems change through litigation and other channels.

You can view the Job Description and Person Specification by clicking on the below link, or on our website if you don't yet have a Charity Job account.

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.

Citizens UK 

 Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.

Community Organising 

Through our theory of social change, called community organising, we train thousands of everyday people to lead change in their communities, equipping them with the skills to hold politicians and other powerholders to account. We are made up of 500+ member organisations in powerful alliances throughout the UK. Our members include schools, universities, faith groups, parents’ groups, health practices, charities, trade unions and other civil society organisations. 

Purpose 

At Citizens UK, our organisers and project staff work within communities to develop leaders, strengthen organisations, campaign for change and organise across difference. There are various project roles and operational, communication, finance and HR roles that support the organisation and project staff and organisers to deliver on this mission and work. This work is rewarding and can be challenging; it requires a personal commitment to inclusion, a willingness to listen and disagree respectfully, and an interest in working in an organisation where our staff, member institutions and leaders will come from a diversity of backgrounds and often hold views that may be very different from our own. More information about how we operate within this context and build trusted relationships across difference can be found on our website and is covered in induction. Onboarding and navigating this relational culture, and type of work, is supported by line managers and further training.  

Migrant & Refugee Organising Team 

We have an exciting opportunity for a lawyer or level 3 immigration advisor to join our Migrant and Refuge Organising team (MARO). MARO fits within our ‘Migrants and Refugees’ theme of work, which combines place-based and multi-issue organising, with effective national campaigns, and the pioneering community sponsorship of refugees. Staff joining MARO are joining a thriving team that links into the wider Migrants and Refugees theme and into the range of other Citizens UK teams. 

You will be responsible for delivering workshops in our member institutions, providing legal insight to our campaigns, and exploring additional campaigning opportunities. You will also be responsible for shaping Citizens UK’s community lawyering strategy and ensuring that Citizens UK has the appropriate registrations and structures for the project to succeed.

The ideal candidate would have a deep understanding of immigration law, an interest in community organising and civic institutions, and an ability to build relationships and trust with people from a range of backgrounds. The ideal candidate will be committed to justice for migrant communities and be dedicated to building power. 

There is scope for this area of work to expand and so we are looking for a candidate who has the vision and ability to innovate and build a new area of work.

Main Responsibilities 

Reporting to Senior Organiser , you will: 

• Deliver legal workshops with Citizens UK member organisations and offer 2nd tier advice

• Provide providing legal insight to Citizens UK migration campaigns 

• Work with Community Organisers and community leaders to explore additional campaigning opportunities 

• Oversee the Citizens UK’s community lawyering project including relating to partners and funders 

Person Specification 

REQUIREMENTS (D = Desirable, E= Essential) 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in immigration law (D) 

EXPERIENCE 

• Experience delivering legal workshops (E) 

• Experience of building and managing successful relationships and partnerships including funders, migration sector organisations and community organisations (E) 

• Experience organising or working with local communities, campaigners or leaders to achieve change (E) 

• Experience of working in community settings (E) 

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

• Knowledge of immigration law (E) 

• Outstanding project management skills and the ability to juggle a wide range of competing demands (E) 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, lead, and influence others (E) 

• Understanding of the policy and campaign landscape of migrant justice in the UK (E) 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES  

• A commitment to justice for migrants and the principles of Citizens UK (E) 

• Thrives in a culture which encourages you to innovate, take risks, as well as creating relationships in the team which enable a high level of trust (E) 

• Enthusiastic and proactive self-starter and the ability to act on own initiative (E) 

Interview date: 25th February 2025

We seek a proactive and collaborative communications professional to provide impactful information and communications for EU citizens and Ukrainians, for our supporters and donors, and for the wider public. With excellent writing, creative and technical skills you will carry out a range of responsibilities to boost our charity's mission. You will raise the authentic voices of people seeking a home in the UK who are affected by Brexit and by the war in Ukraine and celebrate their contributions to our society.

Please submit a cover letter with your CV, explaining how your own unique experience and background meet the person specification. 

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.

World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to refugees in the UK. 

​STEP aims to improve integration for refugees through a targeted employment programme that addresses the complex barriers refugees face in preparing for, and ultimately finding, work in the UK. We support all refugees, regardless of their proximity to the labour market, to develop the skills and identify the opportunities they need to secure sustainable employment. Central to the programme is our collaboration with local partners, who deliver STEP across the UK. 

​We now have an exciting opportunity for a Programmes Officer to support the UK Programmes team in ensuring all our programme aims are met. You will be integral in all programme management, partnership management, and administrative tasks across UK Programmes. You will play a vital role in supporting the UK Programmes Managers with developing and implementing our strategy for 2025 and beyond.

​About you

​We are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience of supporting and working alongside delivery partners
• Advanced knowledge of and experience using Microsoft platforms (excel, PPT, SharePoint, teams) and CRM databases 
• Experience in providing administrative support on programmes, including reporting, compliance tasks and supporting delivery teams
• Demonstrable knowledge of monitoring and evaluation processes
• Understanding of the issues and challenges faced by people with experience of forced migration in accessing employment
• Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy when handling data, preparing reports and scheduling
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Cross-cultural sensitivity
• A solid understanding of safeguarding 
• Ability and flexibility to travel within the UK to visit partners

​Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. Holiday increases to 25 days after 2 years' service.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
• We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options​

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

​To apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter which outlines why this role appeals to you and how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

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. 

BASED IN MANCHESTER

NO CVS ACCEPTED and STRICTLY NO AGENCIES/RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS.

This role requires the submission of a completed Medaille Trust Application Form which you can download from the Vacancies page on Medaille Trust website. This is to be uploaded to the 'Other Document Upload' button. Your application will not be considered without an application form as we do not accept CVS.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS 18/02/2025 AT 10AM

About Us

Medaille Trust is one of the leading providers of support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. We are working to provide refuge and freedom for survivors and fighting to see slavery in all its forms become a thing of the past. The need for this work has never been higher, there are more than 50 million estimated victims of modern slavery worldwide, and over 120,000 potential victims in the UK.

We operate ten safe houses and five outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year. We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.

This role is based in a safe house in the Manchester area working with male service users.

About the job

We are seeking three confident and experienced Modern Slavery Case Worker Assistants with a wide range of skills and importantly, a ‘can do’ approach.

As a Modern Slavery Case Worker Assistant, you will work as a member of a close and supportive team providing a safe environment for vulnerable adults from outside the UK who have experienced trauma and exploitation. You will provide high quality practical and emotional support to the residents within a risk assessed safe house setting. The role will involve assisting clients with increasing practical skills and self-confidence to empower and enable independent and safe living.

This service is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Applicants must be willing to work flexibly, which will include on-call duties. This role will work between two properties approximately 4 miles apart on a rota basis so you must be able to travel to both properties.

You must have experience of working with vulnerable adults, the ability to work within a ‘risk associated’ environment and, ideally, experience of working within a residential or community setting with non-UK citizens.

Administration / IT skills and health and safety awareness are essential. Modern Day Slavery, Immigration and knowledge of the asylum process would be desirable.

Interested? For full details and how to apply please visit our website.

If you would like to speak to Sam Baxendale, Senior Service Manager to find out more about the role which you can find on our website.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 at 10:00 A.M.

Interview Date : Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is desirable.