Immigration Caseworker

Hireful; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Training and professional development

Study leave

Job summary

Wanstead and Woodford Migrant Support is seeking an Immigration Caseworker to work 3 days a week in a hybrid role. You will manage your own caseload and provide immigration advice within your accreditation level, with supervision and study leave to support progression.

The role is primarily home-based with outreach locations, meetings and occasional events; salary is pro rata £16,500–£18,456, equivalent to £27,500–£30,670 FTE.

Qualifications

• Hold IAA Level 1 or Level 2 accreditation (or IAAS equivalent).
• Supervision, training and study leave will be provided to support progression.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and provide immigration advice within accreditation level.
• Contribute to development of the charity's advice service.

Skills

Caseload management

Immigration advice

Education

IAA Level 1 accreditation

IAA Level 2 accreditation

Job description

Immigration Caseworker
Hours: 3 days per week (21 hrs)
Salary range: £16,500-18,456 pro rata (£27,500-£30,670 FTE)
Place of work: Hybrid

Benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Study leave to support accreditation progression.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.
• Supportive working environment within a small and committed charity.

About us

Wanstead and Woodford Migrant Support provides immigration advice and practical
support to refugees, asylum seekers and migrants across North East London and
Essex. We are a small charity committed to ensuring that people can access high
quality advice, support and advocacy regardless of their circumstances.

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Immigration Caseworker to join our growing
service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a small and supportive
organisation delivering high-quality immigration advice and casework to migrants,
refugees and asylum seekers.

The role is primarily home-based, with attendance required at outreach locations,
meetings and occasional events. The successful candidate will manage their own
caseload, provide immigration advice within their accreditation level and contribute to
the development of the charity's advice service.

Applicants

Applicants must hold IAA Level 1 or Level 2 accreditation (or IAAS equivalent).
Candidates holding Level 1 accreditation will be expected to work towards Level 2
accreditation within an agreed timeframe. Appropriate supervision, training and study
leave will be provided to support progression. Salary progression will be linked to the
achievement of higher accreditation levels in accordance with the charity's pay
structure.