Immigration Advisor

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care support company in Leeds is seeking an Immigration Advisor to provide expert guidance on visa and right to work matters. You will support colleagues across care homes and central teams, ensuring compliance with immigration laws and procedures. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience with UK immigration law and the Sponsor Management System. This role offers competitive pay, flexible working, and a range of employee benefits including health cashback and support for professional development.

Benefits

Company funded health benefits

Discounts across multiple retailers

Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Training support and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

25 days holiday with purchase option

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working with UK immigration law and visa requirements.
• Hands-on knowledge of the Sponsor Management System.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on work permits and Right to Work checks.
• Oversee monitoring of visa restrictions and conditions.
• Manage DBS checks and renewals process.
• Support sponsored worker and visa application processes.
• Maintain accurate records in the Sponsor Management System.

Skills

Knowledge of UK immigration law

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Sponsor Management System

Job description

Location: Leeds - 4 days office based + 1 WFH

From £29,000 pa

Are you an organised, detail-driven professional with a passion for UK immigration compliance? We’re looking for an Immigration Advisor to play a key role in supporting colleagues across our business and ensuring we meet all statutory immigration requirements.

Based at our Head Office in Leeds, supporting our care homes, central support, and regional teams, you’ll provide expert guidance on right to work, visa and immigration matters, while helping us maintain high standards of compliance and governance.

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert support to colleagues on time-limited work permits and Right to Work checks, ensuring all renewals are processed accurately and on time.
• Oversee the monitoring of visa restrictions and conditions, keeping the business fully compliant and informed.
• Manage the end‑to‑end process for DBS checks and renewals, advising teams on requirements and timelines.
• Support colleagues through sponsored worker and visa application processes, offering guidance and helping navigate documentation needs.
• Use your strong understanding of the Sponsor Management System (SMS) to maintain accurate records and support key compliance activities.
• Managed shared immigration and compliance mailboxes, ensuring timely, professional responses and proactive follow‑up.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrable experience working with UK immigration law, visa requirements, and right‑to‑work legislation.
• Hands‑on knowledge of the Sponsor Management System and experience supporting visa‑holding colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, supportive approach.

Why Join Us

At MMCG, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care and support – for both those that live with us and our teams. You’ll be part of a supportive team and collaborative environment where compliance and integrity are at the heart of everything we do, with opportunities to make a real impact on our people experience and the safety and compliance of our business.

What’s in it for you:

Whatever your role, we offer opportunities for you to grow and progress in your chosen career. We also reward the achievements of our teams and recognise that the wellbeing and job satisfaction of our people are a key part of our values, which is why we offer a wide range of practical benefits and rewards alongside our competitive rates of pay.

Benefits:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership
• 25 days holiday with the option to purchase more

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

If you’re ready to start your journey towards becoming part of the MMCG family, don’t delay and apply today!