Job ad: coordinator LBTQI women / London and the Southeast, Micro Rainbow

Freemovement; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Coordinator for LBTQI Women in London and the Southeast. The role involves championing women's rights, providing support to LGBTQI asylum seekers, and coordinating outreach efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong advocacy skills and a passion for equality, ensuring vital services are accessible to vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• Passionate about women's rights and equality.
• Empathetic towards vulnerable populations.
• Experience in providing OISC level 1 advice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion issues of LBTQI migrant women.
• Coordinate work in London and Southeast.
• Provide level 1 OISC advice to asylum seekers.
• Support access to healthcare and counseling.

Skills

Coordination skills

Empathy

Advocacy for women's rights

Job description

Updates, commentary, training and advice on immigration and asylum law

Job ad: Coordinator LBTQI Women / London and the Southeast, Micro Rainbow

MicroRainbow is recruiting for a Coordinator LBTQI Women / London and the Southeast who is OISC level 1 accredited.

This role has two key responsibilities:

1. Champion the issues of LBTQI migrant women within and beyond Micro Rainbow to ensure outreach and support.
2. Coordinate Micro Rainbow’s work in the London and Southeast region.

There are around 2,000 LGBTQI people claiming asylum in the UK each year due to their sexuality, gender identity, or intersex status. Many face abuse, homelessness, poor mental health, and rejection from their communities.

The job involves meeting regularly with LGBTQI asylum seekers (primarily LBTQI women), providing level 1 OISC advice, assessing their eligibility for Micro Rainbow’s housing and socio-economic programs, and supporting their access to healthcare, counseling, and other services.

The ideal candidate is passionate about women's rights and equality, empathetic towards vulnerable people, and capable of maintaining professional boundaries. They should also have excellent coordination skills, be able to represent Micro Rainbow publicly, and supervise a small team.

Application deadline: 28/02/2022.

Access the full job description, person specification, and application form here.

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