Senior Supervising Caseworker – Immigration, Manchester Refugee Support Network

ILPA - Immigration Law Practitioners'​ Association Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Refugee Support Network is seeking a Senior Supervising Caseworker - Immigration to lead complex immigration and asylum caseloads in the North West. You will supervise and mentor a team of caseworkers, ensure high-quality advocacy, and contribute to strategic service development in a compassionate, mission-driven charity.

This role includes coordinating work with partners, maintaining justifiable casework standards, and supporting clients through challenging processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in immigration and asylum law
• Experience supervising caseworkers (or equivalent)
• Commitment to client-centered practice and to the charity's mission

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of caseworkers to deliver high-quality immigration and asylum work.
• Lead on complex cases and ensure effective advocacy and client outcomes.
• Contribute to service development and maintain casework standards.

Job description

Job title: Senior Supervising Caseworker - Immigration

Responding to a high demand for legal aid representation in the North West, Manchester Refugee Support Network is looking for an experienced immigration professional to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional looking for a management role within a compassionate, mission driven organisation. As one of the only refugee charities seeking legal aid contract, we offer a rare chance to contribute to help shape the future of our services. Six-month probationary period depending on outcome of legal aid tender.

We are looking someone with technical expertise in immigration and asylum law wishing to leading on complex immigration and asylum casework. Supervising and support key caseworkers to deliver meaningful, tangible support to the people who need it most. If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference while supporting others to thrive, we would welcome your application.