Refugee & Migrant Support Advocate — WM (7hrs/wk)

The Children's Society; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 4,200 - 4,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days leave pro rata

Pension match 8%

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Free counselling service

Volunteer time 2 days/year

Skills development opportunities

Job summary

The Children’s Society is seeking a Refugee and Migrant Project Worker to support refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant families across the West Midlands. The role focuses on facilitating information, advocacy, and practical support through the Helping Further Service, particularly for NRPF cases.

The successful candidate will contribute to the weekly Immigration Drop-In Service, assess immediate welfare needs and coordinate with partners to navigate housing, immigration and welfare systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant families.
• Knowledge of NRPF and UK immigration system.
• Registration with the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) at Level 1 or willingness to work towards it.
• Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with diverse groups.
• Experience of advocacy, information and practical support to vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support the weekly Immigration Drop-In Service.
• Identify welfare, safeguarding and advocacy needs and provide one-to-one support.
• Work with partner organisations to reduce homelessness and destitution risk.
• raise NRPF awareness among professionals and communities.

Skills

Experience with refugee and migrant

Strong communication skills

Caseload management

IAA Level 1 registration

NRPF knowledge

Community language

Advocacy/casework

Collaboration with partners

Job description

The Children’s Society is seeking a Refugee and Migrant Project Worker to support refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant families across the West Midlands. The role focuses on facilitating information, advocacy, and practical support through the Helping Further Service, particularly for NRPF cases.

The successful candidate will contribute to the weekly Immigration Drop-In Service, assess immediate welfare needs and coordinate with partners to navigate housing, immigration and welfare systems.