Advice Coordinator and IAA Supervisor – Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Projects X 2

Praxis Community Projects; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxis Community Projects is seeking two Advice Coordinators or solicitors to lead immigration advice initiatives for migrants facing homelessness in London. Successful candidates will oversee project outcomes and supervise a team of immigration advisors while working in a dynamic, inclusive environment with strong support for employee wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30

Equal parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Financial wellbeing support

Flexible and hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing immigration advice projects.
• Supervision of IAA immigration advisors.
• A qualification in immigration advice or as a solicitor.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects providing immigration advice to migrants.
• Manage partnership projects with homelessness organizations.
• Supervise a team of IAA level 1 and 2 immigration advisors.

Skills

Project Management

Immigration Law Knowledge

Supervision

Communication

Education

IAA L2 or L3 qualification

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

We are seeking two Advice Coordinators/IAA supervisors (IAA L2, IAA L3 desirable) or solicitors with equivalent qualifications for two exciting positions leading projects that provide immigration advice to migrants experiencing or at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping. These projects are delivered in partnership with leading homelessness organisations and statutory partners. The post holders will manage the partnership projects and supervise a team of IAA level 1 and 2 immigration advisors, providing specialist immigration advice and casework to this client group. They will ensure the projects meet agreed outcomes and coordinate service delivery, including advice drop-ins and outreach visits.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

We are a progressive organisation, committed to an inclusive workplace which reflects our values and the society we want to live in.

We recognise that how you feel about your work is impacted by what is happening in your life outside of work. As a result, we offer generous family leave policies, with equal parental leave, flexible and hybrid working, and enhanced annual leave through our Life Happens and Religious and Reflective Leave policies. We take care of our staff by thinking about their health and wellbeing and offer reflective practice, a Menstrual Champion and a range of policies to support people at work.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of the migration system or who have experienced homelessness.

Having a criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify you from this role. We believe in second chances and assess each application on individual merit. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of background.

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes:

• A culture of flexible and hybrid working (where appropriate)
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service (plus paid Bank Holidays)
• Equal parental leave (incl. 26 weeks on full pay, eligible after 1 year in post)
• Religious/reflective leave, life happens leave and menstrual leave
• Reflective practice for all frontline roles
• An employee assistance programme offering counselling and support 24/7
• A workplace pension scheme and life assurance (1x annual salary)
• Financial wellbeing support, including payroll savings, signposted advice and hardship loans

If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team on [e-mail] | New Window | Opens Email who will contact you to discuss how we can help.

For more information, you can contact Joe Roberts at [e-mail] | New Window | Opens Email.

To apply, send us your CV and respond to our application questions. Your answers should demonstrate your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description (attached next to the advert on our website) marked ‘A’. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted.