NRPF Family Support & Immigration Advocate

The Children's Society; Birmingham; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

36 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Pension match up to 8%

Free counselling service

Professional development opportunities

2 volunteering days per year

Descrizione del lavoro

The Children’s Society is seeking an experienced practitioner to join our Immigration Drop-In Service in the West Midlands, where you will support refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant families across the region. You will help families navigate immigration, housing and welfare systems, understand their rights and access essential support.

A key part of the role is identifying immediate welfare, safeguarding and advocacy needs, providing one-to-one support, and working with partner organisations to

Competenze

• Experience of working with refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant families.
• Experience of advocacy, information, advice, casework or practical support to vulnerable individuals and families.
• Knowledge of NRPF and challenges faced by migrant families.
• Understanding of the UK immigration and asylum system.
• Experience of working with statutory, voluntary and community organisations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with diverse groups.
• Ability to manage a caseload and keep accurate records.

Mansioni

• Support delivery of Immigration Drop-In Service, helping families navigate immigration, housing and welfare systems.
• Identify immediate welfare, safeguarding and advocacy needs; provide one-to-one support.
• Work with partner organisations to reduce homelessness and destitution.
• Raise awareness and understanding of NRPF issues amongst professionals and communities.

Conoscenze

Experience with refugee/NRPF families

Advocacy/information/casework

NRPF knowledge

UK immigration system knowledge

Collaborative with agencies

Communication and interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Descrizione del lavoro

The Children’s Society is seeking an experienced practitioner to join our Immigration Drop-In Service in the West Midlands, where you will support refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant families across the region. You will help families navigate immigration, housing and welfare systems, understand their rights and access essential support.

A key part of the role is identifying immediate welfare, safeguarding and advocacy needs, providing one-to-one support, and working with partner organisations to