Refugee jobs

About Us

Hibiscus Initiatives is a feminist and anti-racist, women’s organisation, delivering high impact advocacy and advice services for more than 35 years to women in contact with the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. As an organisation, we have distinct expertise in working with Black and minoritised migrant women in prison, in the community and in immigration removals centres.

Our holistic and trauma informed approach makes a real and lasting impact on women's lives. We aim to make a difference within the criminal justice and immigration systems too by working with Black and minoritised migrant women to make sure their expertise is recognised by those making policy decisions.

We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or violence against women and girls.

Hibiscus adopts anti-racist; anti-oppression, and feminist principles and believes in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who can embody these principles. 

We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. We provide regular training and other learning opportunities and offer wellbeing classes and activities, clinical supervision, an Employee Assistance Program and other benefits to support staff wellbeing.

About the Role

We are now recruiting for a Housing Advice and Case Worker to provide expert and specialist housing advice and support to our policy and case work teams, especially as it relates to Black and minoritised migrant women with housing needs affected by the criminal justice and/or immigration systems.

The post holder will divide their time equally between our Policy and Public Affairs team and frontline services work. As housing lead, they will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, producing and delivering training and other resources, and will work alongside the Policy and Public Affairs team to ensure the smooth running of our Safe Housing for Migrant Women project. The successful candidate will act as a source of specialist advice to our frontline staff regarding the housing rights and needs of our service users, and will provide urgent community casework support to women with housing needs referred internally from other Hibiscus Projects. The post holder will also support a caseload of a least five service users, providing holistic support and advocacy to empower women to rebuild their lives.

This will include supporting women to participate in education, training, providing outreach support, ensuring the women they work with have a clear understanding of their rights and obligations and how their immigration status may affect their rights to housing and work.

The Housing Advice and Case Worker will play a key role in facilitating communication between the Policy and Public Affairs and frontline teams, maintaining accurate records to support with monitoring, reporting and evaluation of Hibiscus’ Projects. In particular, they will support the collection of data, case studies and qualitative feedback to inform the Safe Homes for Migrant Women project and evaluation.

They will demonstrate a commitment to Hibiscus's ethos aims and objectives, including having an intersectional and anti-racist approach to the work and a comprehensive understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas.

[This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010]

[Please note: Successful candidates will need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to ensure the clearance process is authorised]

Salary 
£30,000 (FTE)

Team
Services
Policy and Public Affairs

Duration 
Until 31 March 2026

Hours
Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location
Hibiscus’s London office at least two days a week, with occasional travel across London, as necessary. Flexible working arrangements available for the remaining days.

Reporting to

• Services Manager
• Head of Policy and Public Affairs

About you

We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or violence against women and girls. We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate about the housing rights of Black and minoritised migrant women. You will need knowledge and significant understanding of the challenging reality of the housing and how Black and minoritised women can best gain access to relevant housing offerings.

The successful candidate will have experience working in the housing sector or providing housing advice/advocacy to groups subjected to marginalisation and an in-depth knowledge of relevant housing legislation, policy and practice, especially as it relates to Black and minoritised migrant women. The candidate will have experience of working in partnership with statutory and non-statutory organisations, and proven ability to engage and influence a range of stakeholders, while working collaboratively and positively with service users and colleagues.

The candidate will have direct frontline experience working with women with complex needs such as insecure immigration status, criminal justice system involvement, or violence against women and girls, and be confident in facilitating workshops, developing training and collating case studies using trauma-informed, feminist practice.

They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to working. They will have a clear and demonstrable understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas – criminal justice, immigration and migrants’ rights, racial justice, and/or violence against women and girls.

How to apply

Please follow the 'How to Apply' link indicated below.

You should download the Job Description and carefully read through the application form and information provided regarding the role and person specification.

Please note we will not accept CVs or Cover Letters.

Closing date 
Tuesday 22nd April at 9:00am 

Interviews
We will notify candidates invited to interview on 28th April 

Please note that we may close vacancies early if suitable candidates are found and/or a sufficient number of candidates have applied. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we have vacancies for at this time, we may hold suitable applicants on a reserve list for 12 months, and future vacancies requiring the same skills and experience could be offered to candidates on the reserve list without a new competition.

If you do not want Hibiscus to retain your application on file, please state so in your email.

About Us

Hibiscus Initiatives is a feminist and anti-racist, women’s organisation, delivering high impact advocacy and advice services for more than 35 years to women in contact with the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. As an organisation, we have distinct expertise in working with Black and minoritised migrant women in prison, in the community and in immigration removals centres.

Our holistic and trauma informed approach makes a real and lasting impact on women's lives. We aim to make a difference within the criminal justice and immigration systems too by working with Black and minoritised migrant women to make sure their expertise is recognised by those making policy decisions.

We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or violence against women and girls.

Hibiscus adopts anti-racist; anti-oppression, and feminist principles and believes in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who can embody these principles. 

We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. We provide regular training and other learning opportunities and offer wellbeing classes and activities, clinical supervision, an Employee Assistance Program and other benefits to support staff wellbeing.

About the Role

We are now recruiting for two Case Workers who will each manage and support a caseload of Black and minoritised migrant women with multiple and complex needs in contact with the criminal justice system and under immigration restrictions, providing holistic, long-term support and advocacy to empower women to rebuild their lives.

This role will support women, including young women, being released from prison to the London area, encompassing support for those on probation, ‘through-the-gate service’ users, un-sentenced women in custody and women in contact with the criminal justice system in London. The post holder will proactively develop partnerships, acting as the main point of contact for referrals in prisons, detention centres and with probation staff to identify Black and minoritised migrant women who are eligible for our services and support.

These roles will involve managing and supporting a caseload of 25-30 women at any one time, working collaboratively with each service user to develop an individual support plan with achievable and realistic goals, and supporting her to work towards them. It will include supporting women to participate in education, training, providing outreach support, and ensuring the women they work with have a clear understanding of their rights and obligations by providing up to date information on housing, health and welfare benefits. The post holders will be responsible for maintaining detailed case notes, goals, activities, participants’ attendance for funding and monitoring purposes.

The post holders will also be expected to effectively manage safeguarding issues and concerns, ensuring they are appropriately documented and referred. The successful candidates will also provide cover and support for our Women’s Centre and workshops

They will demonstrate a commitment to Hibiscus's ethos aims and objectives, including having an intersectional and anti-racist approach to the work and a comprehensive understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas.

[This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010.] [Please note: Successful candidates will need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to ensure the clearance process is authorised.]

Salary 
£30,000 (FTE)

Team
Services
Policy and Public Affairs

Duration 

- One role will run to 31 March 2026
- One role will run to 31 March 2027

Please ensure you specify which role you would like to be considered for in your application form

Hours
Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location
Hibiscus London office at least two days a week, with travel across London to meet service users at partner agencies and hubs, and depending on the role, in prisons and detention centres

Reporting to
Services Manager

About you

We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration and the criminal justice systems, and/or violence against women and girls.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of working directly with Black and minoritised women, including young women under 30, affected by the criminal justice system, the immigration system, and/or violence against women and girls. You will have a good understanding of the specific intersectional issues faced by Black and minoritised migrant women in the criminal justice system and on release.

You will have demonstrable experience of delivering individual support, wellbeing, advocacy and empowerment interventions to women with complex needs, practicing a trauma-informed, women-responsive approach in your casework provision. You will be confident in providing information and advice on a range of matters including immigration, welfare, education, training and employment, providing advice in line with IAA (previously OISC) accreditations.

You will have a solid understanding of safeguarding needs, identifying and managing concerns and risks and adhering to internal policies and procedures. This will require an ability to maintain clear boundaries, maintain high levels of confidentiality and demonstrate a proactive approach to working.

You will also have an understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas – criminal justice, immigration and migrants’ rights, racial justice, and/or violence against women and girls and gender justice.

How to apply

Please follow the 'How to Apply' link indicated below.

You should download the Job Description and carefully read through the application form and information provided regarding the role and person specification.

Please note we will not accept CVs or Cover Letters.

Closing date 
Tuesday 22nd April at 9:00am 

Interviews
We will notify candidates invited to interview on 6th May

Please note that we may close vacancies early if suitable candidates are found and/or a sufficient number of candidates have applied. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we have vacancies for at this time, we may hold suitable applicants on a reserve list for 12 months, and future vacancies requiring the same skills and experience could be offered to candidates on the reserve list without a new competition.

If you do not want Hibiscus to retain your application on file, please state so in your email.

LOCATION: Derby

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Operations

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (can be worked flexibly)

SALARY: £26,686

CONTRACT: 12 months

About You.

We are seeking a highly skilled Data and IT Lead to oversee the management, security, and effective use of our data and technology systems, with a focus on operational efficiency and scalability. This role combines oversight with hands-on execution, ensuring our data, reporting tools, and IT infrastructure support business growth and team productivity. The Data and IT Lead will collaborate closely with leadership and team members to implement data-driven insights, improve reporting workflows, and ensure our IT infrastructure aligns with organisational needs.

Purpose of the role:

• To be the first point of call for all Data and IT queries & processes.
• To lead on identifying data needs and implementing systems, solutions and training across the organisation.
• To lead on identifying and implementing improvements in IT across the organisation.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Data Management & Reporting:

• Oversee data collection, storage, and processing, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance.
• Manage and optimise Airtable dashboards and databases to streamline data reporting and enable insights for decision-making.
• Develop and maintain data reporting tools to support business needs, including custom reporting solutions and analytics.
• Work closely with the team to identify key metrics, creating dashboards and visualizations to track performance.

IT Systems Management:

• Lead the selection, implementation, and integration of IT systems and tools that support our operations.
• Ensure data security protocols, system access controls, and backups are in place and in line with best practices.
• Act as the primary point of contact for our IT support provider, engaging with them to ensure they are managing troubleshooting and issue resolution well.
• Plan for future IT infrastructure needs, keeping scalability and cost-efficiency in mind.

Process Improvement & Automation:

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes through automation and improve workflows using Airtable and other tools.
• Develop, document, and implement best practices and standard operating procedures for data and IT management.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify and implement process improvements.

· Lead on the review of data and IT policies and procedures.

Collaboration & Support:

• Work closely with other teams to understand their data and IT needs, providing guidance and support.
• Train team members on data management and reporting tools, helping to build a data-driven culture.
• Support project management initiatives by providing IT solutions and managing data resources.

Other

• Participate in relevant networks and forums to assist in the work of this role as part of individual and professional development.
• Make an active contribution to the overall work of Upbeat Communities through team meetings, staff training, awareness and fundraising events, and any other appropriate activities
• Be committed to, and work in accordance with Upbeat Communities’ values and ethos, as well as adhering to all organisational policies and procedures

Person Specification:

Foundational Values

• Consistently demonstrates self-awareness, empathy, and social skills to build positive interactions.
• Acts with compassion, fostering a supportive environment and contributing meaningfully to others' well-being.
• Actively seeks opportunities for development, applying new knowledge with humility and creativity.
• Understands the importance of providing others with support to make decisions and grow.

Core Competencies

• Excels in workload management, maintains calm under pressure, and mentors others in effective task prioritisation.
• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, leveraging them for complex tasks and mentoring others.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and sensitivity to refugee and asylum seeker needs, actively supporting their wellbeing and empowerment.
• Comfortably adapts to change, manages multiple priorities effectively, and remains flexible in evolving environments.
• Identifies problems independently, provides effective solutions, and takes initiative when required.
• Builds strong relationships, communicates clearly, and collaborates effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Upholds ethical standards, demonstrates honesty, and ensures confidentiality in all actions.
• Respects and works effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Role Specific Skills

• Proficient in database management, data analysis, and visualisation.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, security protocols, and cloud solutions.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.

What we offer as an Employer

• 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays for full time staff (pro rata for part time staff).
• Flexible working to promote a good work / life balance.
• Opportunities for continued training and development.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Annual team retreat to recharge, re-envision and build relationships across the team.
• Regular support and supervision.

About the role

Are you passionate about empowering communities and building a career in immigration advice?

IRMO is recruiting for the second cohort of our Advice Workforce Development Programme, delivered in partnership with The Baytree Centre, High Trees, LAWRS and Southwark Law Centre. Through this initiative, we aim to train and develop new advisers to help address the lack of accessible immigration advice for marginalised communities.

We are now recruiting for an Immigration Trainee Adviser to be based at IRMO. This is a paid, 12-month opportunity designed for those looking to qualify as an immigration adviser within a community setting.

As a trainee, you will:

• Receive structured training and supervision to develop your skills.

• Work directly with clients, providing essential immigration advice and support.

• Gain hands-on experience managing a range of immigration cases.

• Receive additional supervision from Southwark Law Centre, a specialist legal advice provider.

• Work towards passing the IAA Level 1 exam to become a legally accredited immigration adviser by the end of the programme.

IRMO is registered with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) at Level 3 and has a 40-year history of supporting Latin American migrants in the UK. We have a strong track record of upskilling volunteers to become accredited immigration advisers within our organisation.

This initiative, funded by London Funders through the Propel programme and supported by City Bridge Trust and London Legal Support Trust, aims to strengthen community organisations’ advice provision. Together, we aim to ensure that more people can access the support they need.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Latin American to reflect the community we serve.

Job Description

As a Trainee Immigration Adviser, you will support IRMO’s IAA-regulated Immigration Adviser in providing advice and casework for our service users.

With guidance from our team and additional expertise from Southwark Law Centre, you will follow a structured 12-month training programme designed to help you gain IAA Level 1 accreditation. You will work on a diverse range of immigration cases, gaining valuable hands-on experience to prepare for the exam.

Throughout the programme, you will apply your training by supporting casework, delivering workshops under supervision and providing information to the community on key immigration topics. 

This role will help you develop professional skills, build confidence in an advice setting, and gain the knowledge, experience and training needed to become an accredited immigration adviser.

Key responsibilities

• Stay proactive in your training and development to ensure all requirements are met within the contracted period.

• Assist in triaging immigration inquiries, following procedures to connect users with the appropriate support.

• Contact service users to schedule appointments, accurately recording case details for the adviser.

• Welcome users to IRMO during advice sessions and take attendance notes.

• Communicate with service users, assisting in sending written advice forms and relevant documents to initiate cases.

• Support the Immigration Adviser with casework and related tasks.

• Monitor and evaluate advice sessions and casework to ensure quality service delivery.

• Assist in organising and delivering monthly immigration workshops.

• Participate in team meetings, providing reports on advice and casework progress.

• Uphold strict confidentiality procedures, ensuring GDPR compliance.

• Adhere to the standards and best practices accredited by IAA and AQS.

Person specification

E = Essential - D = Desirable

• Dedicated to pursuing a career in immigration law (E)

• Hold a law degree or equivalent qualification (D)

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English (E)

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Spanish (E) 

• Excellent IT skills: Google Suite, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, able to research and problem solve IT-related problems on their own (E)

• Flexible, enthusiastic and confident in working in a multicultural and multilingual environment (E)

• Excellent time management, punctuality and organisational skills (E)

• Good interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail (E)

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and with a diverse population of service users, staff and external visitors (E)

• Ability to set own work priorities, take initiative and work with minimal supervision (E)

• Ability to work well under pressure with competing deadlines (E)

• A strong understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and its application to the provision of advice (E)

• Good understanding of the issues facing Latin Americans in the UK (E)

This is an exciting opportunity to help Good Company realise its vision of creating a poverty-free future for our community by supporting its different projects, both practically and administratively.

Through this new organisational role, you will proactively support Good Company’s projects as needed by working collaboratively with other team members to help deliver critical support to our community. This will require you to be flexible and able to understand each project and its individual needs as well as the seasonal demands on Good Company’s services.

This role offers a unique opportunity to experience the different areas of work within Good Company and play an important part in delivering practical support to the community. It may be well suited especially to an individual looking to work and gain experience in the charity sector.

We are seeking a motivated MAP Programme Coordinator to lead the Migrants’ Aspiration Programme (MAP) to guide and support emerging migrant leaders from across London. 

The successful candidate will have responsibility to manage the delivery of this programme, including facilitating or co-facilitating all live workshops,supporting those participating on the programme, building partnerships, and working closely with the MRN team to make this a programme success.

This role will suit a candidate that has strong experience in working with migrant communities, supporting and managing volunteers, and with excellent project management skills.

The charity is looking for exceptional candidates with a:

• Zest for managing and developing relationships with volunteers, key partners and stakeholders 

• Commitment to creating a just society for all migrants

• Readiness to commit to MRN's vision and values

The salary will be £31,099 per year, pro-rata. In addition, MRN contributes up to 6% of salary to pensions.

More details are available in the job description.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 28 April 2025

Date for candidate interviews: 13 or 15 May 2025

The Bike Project is fortunate to have a diverse community of supporters including trusts and foundations, major donors and corporate partners as well as many committed members of the public who donate their bikes, time and money to the charity and buy bikes from us too. Our supporters are our lifeblood and we are keen to grow this community and ensure they are well looked-after, kept up to date on our activities and understand the impact of their support. 

This role is key to making this happen. You will head up our brilliant Fundraising & Marketing Team to ensure we take a joined-up approach to supporter acquisition and income generation. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and all members of the team to meet targets, but critically, to ensure we take full advantage of every opportunity to maximise benefit for our bike recipients. This includes oversee the delivery of our retail activity which has recently moved online. This is an exciting opportunity to build on good work done over the past two years.

Being a small charity, we work in an agile manner which allows for creative ideas to flourish and new ideas to be implemented quickly. We hold regular donation sessions from our London and Birmingham workshops, so there is opportunity to see the impact of your work first hand.

As a team member at the Bike Project you’ll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including extended family leave, a standard holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing with each year of service, access to the Reward Hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We are also in the process of implementing a pilot for a nine-day fortnight.

We ask that the post holder commits to work at two - three days per week from our office, workshop or attending meetings.

We particularly encourage applications from disabled, and global majority candidates, and those who have personal experience of being a refugee or the asylum system. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 14 April 9am.

Interviews planned for 17, 23 & 25 April

Migration Policy Scotland (MPS) is an independent policy organisation working to improve the prospects for a more just migration system in Scotland and across the UK. We offer principled, effective solutions to confront the challenges and harness the benefits and opportunities migration brings. Our work combines learned and lived experience grounded in the realities of migration in Scotland.

MPS is pioneering an approach that integrates migrant lived experience into research-driven policy influencing. We have recently been awarded funding by The National Lottery Community Action Fund enabling us to continue and grow this area of activity. This will involve supporting the continued work of our Migrant Lived Experience Panel, the establishment of a Capacity Building and Leadership Development Programme for migrants and migrant community organisations, and the further development of our migrant community of practice. 

We are seeking a part-time participation officer (0.3 FTE) to support our senior staff to deliver this important and ambitious work. 

Potential candidates for this role are likely to have a background in community engagement and/or volunteer support and familiarity with social research methods. Preferably some of this experience will be in the migration sector. You may be seeking to combine this role with other third sector activities or be enrolled on an ongoing postgraduate degree programme. We are open to considering all applications that meet the ‘Essential criteria’ listed below.  We welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration.

Job Description:

The participation officer will

• Provide ongoing engagement with and support to our Migrant Lived Experience Panel members.

• Organise and support the smooth running of an on-going programme of training and project development events.

• Facilitate the co-development of projects through supporting inclusive communication and proactive engagement with prospective partners and participants, including through co-development workshops. 

• Contribute to the drafting of project proposals and funding applications.

• Conduct desk-based research mapping migrant community-based organisations and activities across Scotland

• Support the development of a training offer to build capacity and leadership among migrants and migrant community organisations in Scotland. Review and summarise currently available training and assist in the development of a bespoke curriculum.

• Design and assist in recording and analysing feedback and evaluation from training programme participants.

• Support the work of the Director and Associate Director in all aspects of the project, working as part of a small, busy team.

Full details in the Application Pack - use the Quick Apply button.

The Helen Bamber Foundation Group, comprising the Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid, stands at the forefront of human rights work, providing life-changing support to survivors of trafficking, torture, and extreme human cruelty. For nearly two decades, we have delivered expert trauma-informed care, legal protection, and advocacy to some of the most marginalised people in our society.

As we settle into our newly developed Trauma Centre in London, we are entering a critical moment in our journey, building on our many successes to date. This purpose-built space represents more than just a new home for our services – it is a platform for expanding our impact, strengthening our model of Integrated Care, and deepening our collaborations with partners across the sector. We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead us through this next phase, navigating a shifting external landscape while ensuring our organisation continues to thrive.

The human rights sector is facing immense challenges. Survivors’ needs are growing more complex, the policy environment is increasingly hostile, and resources remain constrained. Our new CEO will meet these challenges with determination, building on our legacy of expertise to drive systemic change. You will have the opportunity to shape innovative service delivery, influence policy at the highest levels, and ensure that our voice continues to punch above its weight. As the leader of both charities, you will work closely with our highly skilled Boards of Trustees, including our Lived Experience Board Observers, to ensure our work remains authentic, grounded in survivor experience, and impactful at scale.

We are looking for a leader with a strong track record of strategic leadership in the charity, non-profit, or social justice sector. An understanding of human rights and an aptitude for advocacy and influencing policy will be crucial, and we are particularly interested in your ability to build effective partnerships, enhance our external profile, and secure sustainable funding. Our organisation has long been defined by ambition beyond its size, and your leadership will help us continue to deliver world-class support while making a lasting impact on the systems that shape survivors’ lives.

This role requires someone who can move seamlessly between strategic oversight and operational excellence, from representing our mission on national and international stages to inspiring our team of 75+ staff and 100+ volunteers. Most importantly, you will bring an unwavering commitment to justice, human dignity, and the rights of survivors – the values that have defined our work since our founding.

Closing date: midnight, 14 April 2025.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housing Advisor to join a fantastic charity who provide those living with HIV practical and emotional support to help them live a fulfilling life free from isolation.

Location: Hybrid, between home, office (Old Street) and HIV clinics across London

Salary: £33,660 (full-time equivalent, or pro-rata for part-time post)

Hours: Full-time, part-time or job share will be considered 

Fixed-term contract until May 2026, with a possibility of extension (depending on funding) 

In this exciting newly created role you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of a bespoke crisis management service accessible by everyone living with HIV in London. You will deliver comprehensive housing options advice to people referred to the service by HIV clinicians, peer support workers and voluntary sector partners.

 Key responsibilities include:

- Advising on risk of homelessness, social housing applications, rehousing options, bidding process, house swapping options

- Submitting poor conditions complains, advising on disrepair and liaising with local Environment and Health Agency

- Working with asylum seekers to be moved on from unsuitable accommodation and avoid homelessness once granted refugee status

- Supporting applications for legal aid for eviction and homelessness

- Taking part in the ‘Getting to zero’ collaborative monthly/bi-monthly partnership meetings, monthly casework supervision meetings and staff meetings as required

- Together with the Project Lead, using quality improvement methodology to shape and improve the service

- Establishing collaborative working with HIV clinic and provide outreach at various clinics up to four days a month 

The successful candidate will have a recognised qualification in housing advice (e.g. Certificate in Housing Practice or equivalent) or substantial equivalent experience, with at least two years’ experience in providing housing advice or support, particularly to vulnerable groups (e.g., people living with HIV, homelessness, mental health, or immigration issues). Knowledge and understanding of housing law, homelessness legislation, and immigration issues related to housing is crucial, as is experience in dealing with housing benefit systems, social housing applications, and private rented sector issues.

If you meet the above criteria and are committed to advancing the rights of people living with HIV and tackling homelessness, discrimination, and inequality, then please do get in touch!

 Please note, CVS are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Job Title: Perinatal Support & Assessment Coordinator

Salary: £28,000

Hours per week: 35 hours

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2026 (extension subject to funding)

Location: Newham office based (with some hybrid working)

Benefits: NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday.

About us

NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood. 

While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online.

 NCT is committed to social justice and equity. We are dedicated to being an anti-racist charity and believe that inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Being there for every parent requires bold action to challenge inequalities. By creating inclusive spaces and services that are built on collaboration and trust, we welcome and celebrate diversity and strive to meet the needs of the pregnant women, new parents, families and communities that we serve.

As the world changes and new challenges are thrown up for parents, our charity must change too. Join us now and be part of this journey, and ensure that every parent feels connected, confident and safe.

About the role

This post will work as part of a community partnership programme, a small team providing accessible and bespoke perinatal care including, antenatal education, postnatal sessions, peer support, counselling and practical support to women from low-income migrant marginalised backgrounds. The role will provide non-judgmental, compassionate and trauma-informed care to women accessing the service and provide an initial assessment of needs and regular reviews. This role will coordinate inclusive and sensitive evaluation and data collection methods to evidence service impact and work collaboratively with stakeholders and researchers to enable women to participate in opportunities to share their maternity experience.

To be successful in this role you will have:

· Experience of supporting or working with marginalised or vulnerable groups and understanding the barriers they face to accessing support and an awareness of ways in overcoming them 

· Knowledge and experience working or volunteering with women and birthing people during pregnancy and early years 

· Experience working within a relevant sector e.g., maternity, children’s services, homelessness, women’s services, mental health, supporting asylum and refugee families 

· Strong commitment to improve equity and equality in maternity care

· Ability to handle challenging situations and behavior with a calm, flexible and confident approach to reach a positive resolution 

· Experience in evidencing impact, using inclusive approaches of evaluation and data collection

· Able to work reflectively, developing an awareness of your own and others’ relational styles and responses, and any judgements, biases or assumptions that may impact upon your work. 

What we offer

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability. 

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16th April 23:59

Interviews:  Friday 25th April 2025

Joint Public Issues Team Internships 2025-2026

X2 Internships:  Two Fixed-term contracts to end of August 2026, for Christians aged 21-30:

- Joint Public Issues Team Intern (Communications Support)

- Joint Public Issues Team Intern (Constituency Action Network Support)

Are you a young Christian who is passionate about issues of justice and peace? Do you want to explore the intersection of faith, policy, and politics, and potentially pursue a career in one of these fields? The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) is recruiting to two full time paid internship positions: one focused on Communications (to start as soon as possible) and the other on supporting local churches to build relationships with their MPs (to start in September 2025).

You would be working as part of a small ecumenical team on a diverse range of tasks and initiatives including communications, policy, campaigning and supporter engagement, contributing to the public advocacy and political engagement work of the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches.

About JPIT 

JPIT is a partnership between the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church, and the Church of Scotland is an associate partner. Its purpose is to help the Churches to work together for peace and justice through listening, learning, praying, speaking and acting on public policy issues. It is a team which brings together around ten staff working across the denominations. In recent years it has focused on issues around poverty, the economy, refugees and migration, the environment, peace and conflict, and politics.

The Internships

These internships provide opportunities to develop skills in campaigning, communications, research, and policy within a dynamic team environment. There will be opportunities for professional and personal learning and development to equip the intern for further employment after their time on the internship. Whilst we are looking for some evidence of certain skills and experience, candidates will have the opportunity to develop relevant skills during their time in the role.

These are full time paid roles with fixed-term contracts to the end of August 2026, and a salary of £25,513 per annum (we are committed to paying at least the London Living Wage). 

About You

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. You should be aged 21-30, have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic and willing to take on new challenges, and be a practicing Christian. An Enhanced DBS Check will be required. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups (BAME), as they are currently under-represented within the team.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Well-being Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

Application Details

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please contact our HR team (details on the website)

Webinar: JPIT is running a webinar for anyone thinking of applying for these roles, on Wednesday, 2 April from 4–4:30pm. For further details and to sign up, or to watch a recording afterwards, please visit our website.

• Closing Date:Tuesday, 22 April 2025
• Interviews:Wednesday, 7 May 2025 in London 

We're looking for someone with a passion for and knowledge about migrants’ rights. You will be joining our small and friendly public legal education team to lead our work empowering migrant communities with the knowledge and skills that they need to secure access to justice.

You will be working with a team of information experts, educators and volunteer lawyers.

Role: Head of Migrants Rights Programme

Reports to: Head of Education and Training

Salary: £23,499 pa for 21 hours per week  (FTE £39,165, inclusive of London Allowance)

• Pay increases are agreed annually in line with NJC negotiations and usually take effect from 1 September each year

Hours: 21 hours per week

Location: Remote.

• In-person staff meetings occur every quarter and regular in-person events are to be attended as required. Locations vary, prior notice is always provided and travel will be reimbursed

Contract: Two-year fixed-term contract with potential extension

Benefits:

• Flexible working around our core hours of 10:00 - 16:00 Mon- Thur
• 3% pension contribution after 3 months
• 20.5 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Access to staff training and development
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced parental leave policies are under development
• Extended Christmas shutdown (typically gifted by the Trustees; not part of your annual leave allowance but not contractually guaranteed)

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and other minoritised backgrounds, those with lived experience of the issues we work on, and individuals from communities experiencing economic injustice.

For more information and how to apply please download our recruitment pack.

Domestic Abuse Service Manager

Do you want to join a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Service Manager - Housing and Immigration Specialist to support Male survivors by leading this pan London Service. 

This role is a hybrid-working role and is based at the London office close to Old Street tube station, for a minimum of one day a week and home working, subject to operational demand.

Position: 5975 Domestic Abuse Service Manager

Location: Greater London/Hybrid

Hours: Full time 37.5. Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with flexibility dependent on service delivery and client need

Contract: Fixed Term until 31.03.2026, with potential for the contract to be extended until 31.03.2027 

Salary: £33,660.00 per annum plus London Weighting Allowance £2,800 per annum 

Closing Date: 11th April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received. 

The Role

This role is home and office based, with travel throughout London. As a Domestic Abuse Service Manager - Housing and Immigration Specialist you will:

• Lead on the development of responses to the needs of male victim/survivors with housing and immigration needs 

• Develop relationships with partner agencies in this area.

• Effectively manage and develop a high quality, innovative and pro-active domestic abuse team

• Prioritise the safety, security and dignity of service users and their children

About You

You will need a good understanding of domestic abuse and it's impact, able to identify victim/survivor individual needs and:

• A passion for working with victim/survivors

• Knowledge of migration and asylum routes and the procedures for applying for refugee/asylum status in the UK

• Ability to manage a team delivering front line support to vulnerable people 

• A non-judgemental, non-directive and anti-discriminatory approach 

• Experience of working with housing agencies or in a housing setting is advantageous

• The ability to speak Sylheti/Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Turkish, Kurdish, Polish, Gujarati, Somali, Yoruba, Akan, French, Lingala, Igbo or Arabic is desirable.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details once you apply. 

In Return…

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays

• An extra day off for your birthday and options to buy or sell annual leave

• Pension with 5% employer contribution

• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments

• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment and leisure discounts

• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance

• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes

• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans

• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression

• Clinical supervision and group reflective practice

About the Organisation

This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. 

As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition, which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

You may have experience in areas such as Service Manager, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Abuse Service Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Domestic Abuse, Deputy Domestic Abuse Service Manager. #INDNFP

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.