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Job Title - Paralegal (Immigration & Asylum Law)
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 35 hours per week
Salary - £27,000 per annum
Location - Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights championing access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation in child and family law, education law, community care law and asylum and immigration law.
Part of Coram’s growing Children’s Rights Centre, CCLC is co-located with Coram Voice, the specialist provider of advocacy services for young people in and leaving the care system, in the new Queen Elizabeth II Centre at the heart of our historic campus in Bloomsbury.
About the role
Coram Children’s Legal Centre is looking for a new Paralegal to join our dedicated, friendly and highly experienced Immigration & Asylum team.
The successful candidate will assist solicitors and senior caseworkers in providing legal advice and representation to primarily legal aid funded clients, including children and young people, parents, carers and others in relation to their immigration & asylum needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest in upholding the rights of vulnerable children and young people who is seeking to progress their legal aid career in the charity sector. Our fee earners benefit from a good work-life balance and realistic financial and chargeable hour targets.
Our immigration lawyers work closely with colleagues in other teams in the Legal Practice Unit (community care, family and education law), as well as with other departments within the Coram group, including Coram Voice and the Policy Team. As well as conducting casework for individuals, our immigration & asylum team undertakes strategic litigation for the wider benefit of children, young people and families, and has participated in several interventions in the higher courts.
The successful candidate should be highly organised and able to use their initiative to complete tasks independently, however we also offer excellent supervision and training opportunities, and we support all our employees in their career progression.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 23rd August 2026 23.59pm (However, we reserve the right to close this recruitment early in the event of finding a suitable candidate)
Interview date: 3rd September 2026
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
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This role supports our crucial non-therapeutic work, facilitating community and helping members to overcome practical barriers to healing through casework management. As Casework and Community Manager you will support one caseworker and volunteers or placement students to provide high-quality casework in housing, welfare benefits, access to health, childcare and entitlements, education and employment, and access to legal advice in immigration and asylum matters. You will also carry a small caseload of your own. In total, the casework team supports around 30 people a year.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and driven policy professional to lead Asylum Aid's external policy and advocacy work at a pivotal moment for refugee protection in the UK.
The UK asylum and immigration systems are under sustained pressure. Successive waves of hostile legislation and increasingly difficult political environment have cause serious harm to people seeking international protection and made already complex systems even harder to navigate. At this time there is an urgent need for effective, well-evidenced voices in Parliament, Whitehall and the courts that keeps human experiences at its centre.
Our proactive and prioritised policy advocacy is evidence-led, based on the experiences of survivors, collective expertise and/or the HBF group’s research findings. Asylum Aid, as part of the Helen Bamber Foundation group, uses its legal expertise and evidence to secure ongoing policy and systems change by:
·Providing evidence and recommendations to central government through reports, briefings, consultation responses, oral and written evidence to parliamentary select committees and parliamentary lobbying.
·Ongoing direct engagement on improvements to policy and practice with civil servants in the Home Office, Ministry of Justice and other relevant departments.
·Working collaboratively with others in the asylum, trafficking and children’s sectors to highlight issues in the asylum and trafficking systems, and push for recognition and respect for international asylum, trafficking and human rights obligations.
·Undertaking strategic litigation to secure change that cannot be achieved through policy advocacy.
As Policy Specialist, you will be Asylum Aid's policy and advocacy lead - responsible for shaping our policy positions; driving our advocacy strategy; building and managing coalitions across the sector; and ensuring that the voices and experiences of our clients directly inform our external work. You will be managed by the HBF Group Director of Policy, Evidence and Communications, and work closely with AA’s Executive Director and legal team. As well as coordinating and undertaking joint policy work with HBF, you will ensure close working relationships with partner organisations and coalitions and be a visible and credible presence in the wider refugee and human rights sector.
HOW TO APPLY
The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 9am on 26th August 2026.
The website form will ask you to:
* if you send in your cover letter in one these formats, please do not upload this to our website but email us.
TIMELINE
At Asylum Aid we want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and build trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your interview, and we mean ‘your’ interview so we will provide you with your interview questions ahead of the interview. This will allow you time to prepare, and ensure you have your best examples in mind. We will also ask you some questions which you will not have prepared.
SELECTION PROCESS
We will invite candidates to an initial 30-minute online screening meeting week on 2nd September 2026 followed by shortlisted candidates attending in-person interview on 10th September 2026. We will also ask you to complete a short exercise on the day.
We offer a guaranteed interview for refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration, provided that they meet at least 50% of the essential criteria, where practical.
EXPERTS BY EXPERIENCE SUPPORT
We are also proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network , which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network and access other information and resources at their website.
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Asylum Link Merseyside is looking for an experienced fundraiser to lead our fundraising activity and coordinate our external communications at an important stage in the charity’s development.
Based at St Anne’s Centre in Liverpool, we provide practical support, specialist advice and opportunities for connection and participation to people seeking asylum in Liverpool and others who access our services from across Merseyside.
The role will focus on developing high-quality funding applications and maintaining relationships with funders. It will also involve developing selected income streams and coordinating communications across our website, social media and supporter channels.
We are looking for someone with a successful track record in fundraising, excellent writing and relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Communications experience is desirable.
To provide practical support and advice to people seeking asylum in Merseyside, grounded in lived experience and strengthening community cohesion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
This role is based within Asylum Aid. We are looking for a practising solicitor with substantial
experience of managing a complex caseload of legal aid funded immigration and asylum cases,
including appeals before the First Tier and Upper Tribunal, and challenges against trafficking
decisions. The candidate requires experience conducting litigation . Supervisory status and
challenging issues impacting children and young people is desirable but not essential. This is a
maternity cover for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension.
HOW TO APPLY
The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 09:00am on 17th August 2026.
The website form will ask you to:
* if you send in your cover letter in one these formats, please do not upload this to our website but email us.
TIMELINE
Closing date: 9am on 17th August 2026
Preliminary interviews (online): 20th August 2026
Final panel interviews (in person): W/C 24th August 2026
SELECTION PROCESS
We will invite candidates to an initial 15-minute online screening meeting week on 20th August 2026 followed by shortlisted candidates attending in-person interview on W/C 24th August 2026. We will also ask you to complete a short exercise on the day.
At Asylum Aid we want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and build trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your interview, and we mean ‘your’ interview so we will provide you with your interview questions ahead of the interview. This will allow you time to prepare, and ensure you have your best examples in mind. We will also ask you some questions which you will not have prepared.
We offer a guaranteed interview for refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration, provided that they meet at least 50% of the essential criteria, where practical.
EXPERTS BY EXPERIENCE SUPPORT
We are also proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network , which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network and access other information and resources via their website. You can also request 121 interview mentoring ahead of your interview on their website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Refugee Support Worker.
Location: The Gap Centre, 42 Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 1JG.
Hours: 35 hours per week, Usual working pattern Monday – Friday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (including a 30-minute unpaid break).
The successful candidate will be expected to support occasional evening community activities, which may include our weekly Games Night programme.
Salary: £27,773.20 per year (actual), 35 hours per week.
About Us:
The Gap Wales – The Sanctuary Newport is committed to supporting asylum seekers and refugees as they rebuild their lives in Newport. We provide a welcoming, trauma-informed space where individuals can access advocacy, wellbeing support, community activities, and opportunities for social connection. We believe wellbeing grows through belonging, meaningful relationships, and participation in community life. Alongside practical support and advocacy, we create opportunities for people to build confidence, develop skills, strengthen social connections, and contribute to their local community.
Every week, refugees and people seeking sanctuary arrive at The Gap Wales needing practical guidance, emotional support, and a sense of belonging. As our Refugee Support Worker, you will help people rebuild confidence, navigate complex systems, and develop meaningful connections within the community.
Our work is rooted in transformation: personal, social, and community. Every interaction, every conversation, and every act of support helps to "fill the gap" where existing systems fall short.
The Role:
We are seeking a Refugee Support Worker to provide compassionate, practical and trauma-informed support to refugees and asylum seekers accessing our services. The role combines one-to-one support, advocacy, community engagement, practical assistance and partnership working to help individuals rebuild their lives, develop independence, improve wellbeing and become active members of their community.
You will support individuals to access essential services, overcome barriers, build confidence and strengthen social connections. You will also help coordinate community activities and community lunch programmes, working alongside volunteers and partner organisations to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for people seeking sanctuary.
This is a frontline role where your empathy, organisational skills and ability to build trusting relationships will make a tangible difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in Newport.
· Providing one-to-one support and advocacy to refugees and asylum seekers
· Supporting individuals to access housing, healthcare, education, welfare advice and other services
· Conducting needs assessments and developing support plans
· Coordinating community activities, community lunches and opportunities for social connection
· Working alongside volunteers, partner organisations and community groups to strengthen support networks
Key Responsibilities:
Casework & Emotional Support
Advocacy & Signposting
Group Work & Community Engagement
· Organise community activities and community lunch programmes that promote integration and peer support
· Support the planning, purchasing and preparation of food for community meals and events
· Work with volunteers and community leaders to strengthen support pathways
Monitoring & Evaluation
Employment Details
· Reporting to: Operations Director
· Reasonable work-related expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy. Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata) and a pension scheme with contributions in line with organisational policy.
· This role is initially offered on a one-year fixed term, with the intention of securing funding to establish a permanent position. As The Gap Wales continues to grow, the responsibilities of this role may evolve in response to organisational needs.
What We’re Looking For:
· Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in a community, support, advice, housing, wellbeing or similar setting
Desirable
Why Join Us?
This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people who have experienced displacement, trauma, and significant barriers. You will be part of a supportive team committed to compassion, dignity, and community transformation.
· Regular supervision and reflective practice
· Opportunities for training and professional development
· A supportive and collaborative team environment
How to Apply
· Application Deadline: Sunday, 23rd August 2026 with interviews taking place in September.
· For enquiries or to apply, please send your CV and a cover letter. Interviews will be conducted shortly after the closing date, with an expected start date of Monday, 5th October 2026 (subject to agreement).
Safeguarding Statement
The Gap Wales is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate DBS checks. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.
The aims and objectives of The Gap Wales are motivated by a Christian ethos. While we welcome applications from people of all faiths and none, all staff are expected to uphold and support the values, mission, and objectives of the organisation and not act in a manner that would knowingly undermine its Christian ethos.
The Gap Wales is committed to serving the people of Newport & South Wales. We find ways to “fill the gap" left by existing services & charities.



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Employment Coordinator – London
Role Details
Job title: Employment Coordinator
Reports to: Client Services Manager - London
Location: London – hybrid working (2 days/week based in our dog friendly London office, with additional 1-2 days a week based in delivery locations in Croydon)
Salary: London- £29000 (Salary band:£29,000 - £32,000)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term contract to end of June 2027
Background
Breaking Barriers is a national charity dedicated to helping refugees and asylum seekers build new lives through employment. We work with individuals facing complex barriers to the labour market, providing tailored employment support and partnering with statutory, voluntary, and community organisations across the UK.
This role has been created to support the delivery of multiple employment projects in London. The postholder will work directly with asylum seekers and refugees across a range of community settings, including asylum contingency accommodation, and in Breaking Barriers offices, helping them access employment & integration support and connect with our services.
Overall Purpose
The Employment Coordinator will support the delivery of a Breaking Barriers employment projects in London by conducting outreach across community locations, co-delivering employability workshops, enrolling eligible participants into the programmes, providing information and guidance to the programme participants, and contributing to monitoring and reporting requirements.
In summary, this role will be responsible for:
· Conducting targeted outreach in community locations, including asylum contingency accommodation, to raise awareness of the service and engage potential participants.
· Enrolling participants into the employment project, ensuring accurate initial assessments and data capture.
· Co-delivering in-person and remote employability workshops and group sessions at both Breaking Barriers and partner venues
· Providing 1:1 information, advice, and guidance to the programme participants.
· Supporting monitoring and reporting activities to track client engagement and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
We are a fast-paced charity that prides itself on its flexibility and responsiveness, so your responsibilities may change, develop, and grow in line with the needs of our services.
Outreach & Engagement
· Conduct regular outreach visits to community locations across London, including asylum contingency accommodation, libraries, community centres, and partner venues.
· Build and maintain positive relationships with accommodation providers, community organisations, and referral partners to promote the service and identify potential participants.
· Provide clear, accessible information about the programme to individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of English.
· Represent Breaking Barriers professionally at outreach events and partner-led activities.
Client Onboarding
· Triage: apply agreed triage processes to understand each participant’s circumstances, employment goals, barriers, support needs and readiness for different types of support.
· Programme allocation: make informed recommendations about the most appropriate support pathway, taking account of participant profile, eligibility criteria and available programme options.
· Enrolment: complete participant enrolment accurately and efficiently, ensuring all required documentation, consent and data are captured in line with project requirements.
· Communication and handover: explain onboarding outcomes clearly to participants and provide warm handovers to caseworkers, Client Services Managers or other colleagues for ongoing support.
· Records and escalation: maintain clear CRM records of triage, allocation and enrolment decisions, escalating complex cases to a line manager where required.
Workshops & Group sessions Co-Delivery
· Co-deliver in-person employability workshops at partner venues, leading the employment support strand of the sessions.
· Coordinate and deliver remote group sessions and job clubs.
· Design and adapt workshop content to meet the needs of participants, including those with low levels of English and limited prior work experience in the UK.
· Work collaboratively with partner organisations to ensure workshops are well-coordinated, participant-centred, and delivered to a high standard.
· Gather and respond to participant feedback to continuously improve the quality and relevance of group sessions.
Monitoring and Reporting
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of outreach activities, workshop delivery, and participant enrolments in the CRM system.
· Support monthly and quarterly reporting by providing timely data and qualitative evidence of participant engagement and progress.
· Contribute case studies and participant stories to evidence impact for funders and internal reports.
· Adhere to data collection and monitoring processes to ensure quality and consistency across the project.
Safeguarding
· Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately, following Breaking Barriers’ policies and procedures.
· Act as a first point of contact for safeguarding concerns arising during outreach visits and workshop delivery, recording and notifying management as required.
Person Specification
Essential
· Experience providing support, advice, or guidance to individuals facing multiple barriers.
· Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, or other marginalised communities facing complex and multiple barriers.
· Understanding of the refugee and asylum seeker experience and the systemic challenges they face in accessing employment.
· Confidence in conducting outreach in community settings and engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds.
· Experience co-delivering or facilitating group sessions or workshops, including adapting content and approach to different needs.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work sensitively and effectively with people with varying levels of English.
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload independently on a part-time basis.
· Experience using a CRM or case management system to maintain accurate client records.
· Knowledge of safeguarding principles and experience handling safeguarding concerns appropriately.
· Knowledge of the London employment, education, and training landscape.
· Willingness and ability to travel to community locations across London.
Desirable
· Experience working in or alongside asylum contingency accommodation or similar residential settings.
· Experience supporting monitoring, data collection, or reporting for funded projects or services.
· A second language relevant to the communities served (e.g. Arabic, Farsi, Pashto, Tigrinya).
· Lived experience of seeking sanctuary or forced migration to the UK.
Additional Information
· This role will require travel to community locations and partner venues across London.
· Some flexibility around working hours may be required to support outreach or workshop delivery (TOIL provided).
· This role is subject to an DBS check.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Breaking Barriers is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion, or belief.
We aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients. We celebrate diversity within our workforce and are committed to creating a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we are committed to offering an accessible recruitment process and guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
AFRIL is recruiting for our next Casework Manager, following the advancement of the current post holder into another role within the organisation. We are looking for a hard working and dynamic person who can balance the operational demands of casework and managing frontline services, with excellent HR skills and a keen interest in policy and developing partnerships. This is an exciting and integral role within a supportive and dynamic team at AFRIL, which would be ideal for a highly experienced caseworker or solicitor seeking to gain leadership experience in a community led organisation.
The successful candidate will lead a team of 3 Caseworkers (as well as a team of volunteers) in the delivery of AQS casework in the areas of housing, asylum support, welfare benefits and community care, and the provision of Immigration Advice Authority Level 2 advice. The post holder will also hold key funder and partner relationships, oversee compliance, safeguarding and support the Executive Director with AFRIL's external policy work.
We are only accepting applications via Charityjob. Please submit your CV (no more than two sides of A4) and a cover letter (no more than one side of A4) detailing your motivation for applying and how you meet the person specification for the role by 23:00 on Sunday 6th September 2026.
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community.



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Contract: Full Time (35 hours per week), Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Manchester
Starting salary: £34,220 per annum
Closing date: 16.08.2026
Expected date of interviews: w/c 31.08.2026
Job ref: VA795
We have an exciting opportunity for a welfare advisor based within our Legal Advice and Welfare Services (LAWS) team.
About the role
Do you want to use your extensive welfare benefits and/or asylum support experience to help torture survivors realise their welfare rights and entitlements?
Freedom from Torture is a human rights organisation that provides rehabilitation to survivors of torture. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for human rights to join our team in Manchester.
The Welfare Advisor works within the holistic rehabilitation model of Freedom from Torture and provides welfare advice and advocacy to our clients, forming part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will receive, process and manage welfare referrals, and act as a point of contact on welfare issues primarily for the Manchester centre, and to a smaller degree, the Scotland Centre.
This role requires careful and sensitive delivery of complex welfare information and advice, often to very vulnerable clients. You must have in- depth knowledge of the welfare rights and benefits available to asylum seekers and/or refugees. This may include completing Section 4 applications, or appealing negative benefits decisions on health or vulnerability grounds.
About you
The ideal candidate for the role will have the following:
Experience of working within a similar role providing advocacy on a range of welfare issues to include housing, welfare benefits and Asylum Support
Extensive experience of working within the benefits system, including the application, assessment and appeals procedures
Experience working with refugees and asylum seekers and an understanding of the needs of this group and the associated support services and mechanisms available
Experience of liaising with external agencies and government bodies to ensure that service users are given access to their available welfare rights and entitlements.
At interview you will need to demonstrate your ability to identify welfare needs and provide appropriate advice and recommendations. You will be given a case study to work through and you will be asked to share your analysis and plan with us.
In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution).
Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality.
Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £34,220 - £39,696.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please kindly see the attached file.
Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.
Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.
We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.
Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.
Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
No agencies please.
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Every week, people who've fled war, violence and persecution find somewhere to feel safe again - with one of our therapists. We're recruiting self-employed sessional psychotherapists, counsellors and supervisors across Devon, Somerset and Bristol.
We believe everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their life after trauma. We provide free, long-term psychotherapy to refugees, people seeking asylum and people who've experienced trafficking, alongside training and supervision for people working with trauma across the South West. We're a warm, small team, built on the values of Compassion, Collaboration and Courage.
This job is for you if…
We strongly encourage applications from therapists with lived experience of the asylum process, and from Global Majority and ethnically minoritised backgrounds. Don't meet every requirement? Apply anyway - we'd still love to hear from you.
What we offer
Free monthly group supervision, free use of our therapy rooms, ongoing CPD, and free onboarding and training covering trauma-informed practice, cross-cultural work, and working with interpreters.
Key details
Basis: Self-employed, minimum two-year commitment
Location: Plymouth or Exeter (Devon), Bridgwater, Taunton or Weston-super-Mare (Somerset), or Bristol
Hours: Minimum 2-3 hours per week, arranged directly with your clients
Pay: £35-£50 per session/hour depending on type (full breakdown in the job pack)
Before you apply
Please read the full Job Pack and our Impact Report (below) - they cover the organisation, team, role, responsibilities and pay in detail. We're also hosting an optional online information session on 27th July at 7pm. Registration details can be found in the downloadable Job Pack (below).
How to apply
Answer the screening questions and attach your work history and experience in whatever format is easiest - CV, LinkedIn Profile or use our template CV which is downloadable below.
You're welcome to apply by video, or voice note instead, please contact us arrange this - details in the Job Pack - or if you have any questions, including reasonable adjustments.
Timeline
Deadline: 17th August 9am · Outcome by: 25th August · Interviews: 1st & 3rd September (online) · Induction: 19th September (online) · Client work begins: 1st October
Please answer the screening questions and attach a CV. You don't need a polished CV for this - use whichever of these suits you best:
Your CV, if you have one up to date
Your LinkedIn / website profile
Our short background template (provided below) which covers the basics
We improve mental health in people fleeing torture, oppression and war and those who work with them.
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Are you passionate about creating positive opportunities for children and young people? Do you enjoy organising activities, building partnerships and helping families access the support they need?
Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) is seeking a dedicated and highly organised Youth Activities and Enrichment Coordinator to join our award-winning Bright Futures Children and Young People's Programme.
In this rewarding role, you will plan and coordinate engaging and inclusive educational, recreational and enrichment activities that help refugee and asylum-seeking children and young people build confidence, develop skills, improve wellbeing and feel connected to their local community.
Location: We have offices in Kingston Upon Thames, greater London.
Hours: 14 hours per week – 2 days a week* (including paid half-hour lunch break).
Salary: £12,740 (FTE £31,850) for 2 years.
Leave: 26 days per annum Pro Rata plus bank holidays.
Starting Date October 2026.
Responsible to Head of Services/Family Support and Supplementary School Manager.
*The peak activity periods for this role happen during school half-terms, which means extra hours will be required during these times. In return, we offer full flexibility with Time Off in Lieu (TOIL), allowing you to reclaim your time outside of busy half-term periods. Afterschool club is currently on Wednesdays and you will be expected to attend in person until 6pm.
Purpose of the Role
The Youth Activities and Enrichment Coordinator will play a key role in planning, coordinating, delivering and monitoring educational, recreational and enrichment activities as part of our award-winning Bright Futures Children’s and Young People’s Programme. Working closely with the Head of Services/Family Support and Supplementary School Manager, Primary Teacher, external partners and volunteers, the post holder will ensure the provision of engaging, inclusive and memorable opportunities. In addition, they will support the delivery of RAK Bright Futures After School Club and Supplementary School and contribute to education-related casework for children and young people and monitoring and evaluation of all above activity.
All staff are expected to adhere to the Equal Opportunities Policy of RAK at all times.
Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) is a well-established charity dedicated to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum from anywhere in the world who find themselves in the Royal Borough of Kingston and neighbouring boroughs. Since its foundation in 1991, RAK has been the main provider of direct services to refugees and people seeking asylum as well as promoting refugee rights.
RAK aims to support refugees through the process from their initial reception in the borough through to final integration into the local community in order to enable them to live a fulfilling life and become accepted and active participants in our local communities. We achieve this by accomplishing a variety of outcomes for refugee and asylum-seeking families through delivering a holistic service including advice, information, counselling, education, training, and assistance to access mainstream services and employment opportunities to help them rebuild their lives.
What we can offer you
· Work in a highly respected organisation punching above its weight – providing quality support to around 1300 individuals and families a year.
· A friendly and supportive environment, with an experienced team of professional teachers, counsellors, solicitors and advisers working to quality standards.
· Flexible working.
· A committed community in South West London that supports RAK through volunteering, sharing information about our work, and donations.
· Generous annual leave.
· Paid 30 minute lunch break if working 6 or more hours per day.
Our values
Key Responsibilities
Support Duties
Other duties and shared responsibilities
Please note the duties outlined in this Job Description may be reviewed and amended from time to time.
Person specification
Desirable criteria
Our workplace
We want RAK to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. Our values are clearly set out in our strategy RAK Strategy 2023-28 which is available on our website.
RAK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting staff, trustees and volunteers who reflect the communities we serve and the wider community of London where we live and work. We particularly welcome applications from people: from Black, Asian and other minority-ethnic communities; refugee and migrant backgrounds; LGBTQ+ communities; with disabilities; and neurodiverse communities.
Asking for adjustments - RAK is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making changes for neurodiverse people, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us.
RAK is obliged to comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act (1996), and this requires certain documents to be presented by candidates before an offer of employment can be made. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you to bring these documents with you. For jobs which involve, for example, working with, or having access to children and/or vulnerable adults and their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and need to have information from you regarding any previous, existing, or pending convictions or cautions. This will form part of the recruitment process if you are successful after interview.
Interviews will take place w/c 21 September 2026.
Refugee Action Kingston exists to enable refugees and people who seek asylum to succeed as integrated members of the local community


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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Salary: £44,075 starting salary (salary range will increase to max £47,181 via the length of service) per annum. Plus £4,324 Inner London Weighting if based in London.
Contract: Fixed term basis for 12 months, to cover maternity leave.
Hours: Full-Time 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)
Location: Any Refugee Action office (London, Manchester, Bradford). We will consider a UK-based hybrid working option.
About Refugee Action
Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.
To succeed in the role, you will need to demonstrate:
Required Qualifications
CIPD qualified or equivalent HR qualification
Those with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply
Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday, 23 August 2026
Interviews: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged. We may contact suitable candidates before the closing date, as we are looking for the role to start as soon as possible.
Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.
Why apply?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected local charity at a pivotal moment in its development. You will have the opportunity to shape the organisation's future, strengthen its long-term sustainability and make a meaningful difference to the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum.
We offer flexible working arrangements where appropriate, professional development opportunities and a supportive and committed Board of Trustees.
The role would suit someone with senior management experience who wants meaningful, flexible, part-time work; someone looking for a stepping-stone into a more senior charity management role; and/or someone who wants a hands-on role in a small organisation where they will have autonomy and their contribution will be visible.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve.
Post outline
Location: Hybrid post. Part home-based, part at two locations in Rossendale
Salary: £35,900 pro-rata
Hours: 0.4 FTE (flexible but must regulary include Tuesday and/or Wednesday mornings). We are seeking funding to increase this to 0.5 FTE
Duration of Contract: Initially 12 months. Likely to be extended for at least 12 months, depending on funding.
Closing Date: 2nd September.Interview date: 9th September.
About Us
Rossendale Refugee Support Group is a small, community-based charity committed to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum to rebuild their lives in safety . We provide practical advice, advocacy, support and opportunities for social contact to individuals and families living in Rossendale. We currently have a single employee who leads service delivery, and over 20 highly committed volunteers.
We provide two weekly Drop-in sessions for clients, one at Haslingden Link on Wednesdaymornings (offering casework and social opportunities) and one at Bacup Maden Centre on Tuesday mornings (offering casework only).
We are a small charity entering a significant stage in our development. Having established a strong reputation locally we have recently secured a Local Authority contract for delivering refugee advice services. We are now seeking a Director who can lead the charity at a time of transformation, capitalising on our increased financial security to improve our offer, develop strategic direction, and establish the charity on a more sustainable footing. There is more information on our website.
Key Responsibilities
· Strategic Leadership. Work with Trustees to develop and implement future direction of the organisation.
· Partnership development. Represent RRSG and build partnerships with funders, community organisations, national bodies, and other stakeholders.
· Fundraising. Lead the development and delivery of the organisation's fundraising strategy, identifying funding sources, preparing high-quality funding applications and reports, diversifying and strengthening income streams.
· Operational management. Provide overall leadership and management of the charity's services, ensuring services are high-quality and responsive to clients’ needs.
· Line management. Responsible for the Service Delivery Lead postholder.
· Financial management. In partnership with the Treasurer and finance group, oversee financial management.
· Information systems. Oversee the management of organisational records and information systems, ensuring data security, accurate collection, analysis and reporting, to support quality improvement and decision-making.
· Website. Ensure website is kept up to date and developed according to needs.
· Governance. Oversee organisational policies, procedures and risk management, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, funders’ requirements and organisational policies.
· Casework. Provide input into casework service, normally a maximum one session/week, plus cover for absence of the Service Delivery Lead.
· Attending monthly board meeting to report back on service performance.
· Support to the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its responsibilities.
About You
We are looking for someone committed to our aims, able to work autonomously, excited to help shape our future with proven capacity to do so.
You will have:
· Strong commitment to the wellbeing of refugees and people seeking asylum
· Significant experience in a senior leadership or management role
· Experience in all aspects of management including finance, monitoring and evaluation, data systems, and people management
· Strong strategic planning, organisational development and project management skills.
· Excellent report writing, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
· Understanding of safeguarding and data protection requirements
· Willingness to work flexibly according to the charity’s needs
· Ablility to work on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings as needed.
Desirable characteristics:
· A successful track record of securing and managing funding
· Knowledge of the refugee and asylum sector.
· Experience of working within the refugee sector.
· Experience of working with trustees and charity governance.
· Experience of leading organisational change.
· Experience of managing externally funded projects.
· Personal experience of forced migration.
· Ability to speak relevant languages other than English
Please provide a curriculum vitae and a letter (maximum two pages) explaining how you would approach the role.
Please provide contact details for two referees.
Please note that shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend for interview on 9th September and will be asked to attend the refugee drop-in session the same morning.
Closing date 2nd September 5pm.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Strategic Legal Projects Manager
Organisation: Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA)
Duration: fixed term contract of 2 years, with possibility of extension depending on funding.
Location: Remote/Hybrid/London depending on working days (our anchor day is in London on a Tuesday, with occasional other travel within the UK)
Reports to: Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice
Annual leave: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays, pro rata, and the week between Christmas and New Year off.
Salary: £33,000 to £38,000 per annum salary (actual salary for 2 days a week, £13,200 - £14,800), depending on skills and experience. NB: pension is 5% of salary
Working Hours: 14 hours per week, plus 1 hour lunch break (NB. evening working is required to attend 5 scheduled evening meetings per year, which ordinarily finish no later than 6.30pm).
Application deadline: 9:00 am Tuesday 25th August 2026
Interviews are anticipated to be held on 10 and 11 September 2026 online. Shortlisted candidates will be notified Thursday 3rd September 2026.
Applications from individuals only – no agencies. Please do not use artificial intelligence in completing your application form.
Application:
Please submit a completed application form highlighting why you are applying for this position and how you meet the personal specification, providing examples where applicable. Please return this by 9:00 am, Tuesday 25 August 2026, along with a completed equalities monitoring form. Full details on how to apply can be found on our website (linked).
Applications should be submitted as a Word document or in another editable format. If an application is not submitted in this format, it will not be considered.
Successful candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
About the Role
This is a new role which will be pivotal to the work of the Strategic Legal Projects Team. The post-holder will work with the Director of Strategic Litigation and Advice to coordinate the delivery of the Strategic Legal Fund (SLF). This is an innovative programme of grant funding, supporting strategic legal work that benefits people who are disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their immigration status. We define strategic litigation as work where the impact goes beyond an individual case and results in changes to law, policy and practice that will benefit a wider group of people. The fund supports pre-litigation research, and third-party interventions in cases before the courts, as well as advocacy related to the legal activities undertaken. Grants can be awarded to non-governmental organisations and law firms.
The post provides an opportunity to contribute strategically to supporting the legal sector working on migrants’ rights in the UK. You will gain experience of all aspects of the grant-making process in the intersection of legal and policy work on issues facing people seeking asylum, migrants and refugees in the UK today.
The ideal candidate may be someone wishing to develop a career in philanthropic work in this area or build relationships with esteemed human rights lawyers and social justice organisations. Whatever their interest, they will bring to the work a flair for organising, project management to include building relationships and supporting joint working and the vision to see the separate grants as part of a coherent whole.
For further information about the Fund and the type of work we support see the website on the job advertisement linked.
Main Tasks:
· liaise with applicants including legal practitioners and organisations working with migrants across the UK;
· co-ordinate the meetings of an expert panel and decision-making panel;
· carry out financial due diligence checks in relation to potential grants;
· manage monitoring and evaluation, collecting reports from grantees and available data evidencing outcomes, and contributing to reports and updates for ILPA and for the funders;
· communicate updates and successes by grantees on the SLF website and on social media;
· build capacity of groups and individuals working in support of migrants’ rights, including working with the Legal Project Officer to ensure the work of the Strategic Legal Advice Committee (SLAC) and the SLF align and complement each other.
Person Specification
Essential
1. A proven record of project management or grant management;
2. Good working knowledge of the refugee and migrant sector in the UK;
3. Experience of coordinating networks of organisations or individuals, including running meetings;
4. Experience of working and communicating with a range of external stakeholders;
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
6. Excellent attention to detail;
7. Excellent planning, coordination, organisational, time management, strategic problem-solving and independent working skills, including:
a. an ability to take a proactive approach to independent working,
b. managing workstreams effectively,
c. confidently taking responsibility for tasks and decisions,
d. meeting tight deadlines, and
e. taking a calm and diligent approach to problem solving;
8. Good IT skills and competency in the use of office IT programmes and equipment and managing and updating a website.
9. Commitment to the principles of a non-racist, non-sexist, just and equitable system of immigration, asylum and nationality law
10. Commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and taking a proactive approach to espousing these principles
11. Commitment to be a champion of ILPA by positively encouraging and collaborating with your team, identifying and encouraging opportunities for growth and celebrating success
Desirable
1. Experience of grant-making;
2. An understanding of strategic litigation and good legal analysis skills;
3. A project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or equivalent;
4. Experience of using accounting packages and CRMs and experience of Quickbooks and Salesforce
About the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association
The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) is a professional association and registered charity, the majority of whose members are barristers, solicitors, advocates and IAA regulated advisers practising in all aspects of immigration, asylum and nationality law. ILPA currently has approximately 4500 individual member contacts.
Founded in 1984 by leading practitioners in the field, and 42 years on, stronger than ever, ILPA exists to promote and improve advice and representation in immigration, asylum and nationality law, through an extensive programme of training and disseminating information and by providing research and opinion that draw on the experiences of members.
Our vision is a fair and effective immigration system that respects human rights and the rule of law. We realise this by empowering members to provide the best possible advice and support for migrants and collaboratively working to improve law, policy and practice.
ILPA is represented on numerous Government, official and non-Governmental advisory groups and regularly provides high-level evidence to Parliamentary and official enquiries. ILPA is at the forefront of engagement with the Home Office, NGOs and other Government departments.
To our members, ILPA is a community where they come to share knowledge, keep up to date with changes and receive high-quality training to enable them to practise effectively. Members also rely on ILPA to be their voice in seeking change for the better to immigration, asylum and nationality law and practice. This we do through the work of our expert legal team, engaging with policymakers and stakeholders, and drawing on the experiences and expertise of our members.
ILPA is an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that the legal and charitable sector can be less accessible to people from minoritised or racialised communities and lower socio-economic backgrounds, and we are committed to unsettling the status quo. In this role you will wear many hats and we recognise that the successful candidate may not have all the skills and experience listed in the personal specification. We welcome applications from you if you can see yourself in this role and have an appetite to gain new skills, knowledge and experience. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have lived experience of the UK immigration system
We also encourage applications from people who have previously unsuccessfully applied for roles at ILPA. We will consider each application afresh. We appreciate that individuals are always learning, growing, and adding to their knowledge and experience.
About the ILPA Team
You would be joining a small team, of around 12 team members. Under our current hybrid work policy, we have one anchor day (currently a Tuesday), in London, together with team members living in England and Scotland. On average, once every two months, there will be an online meeting in the evening that you will need to attend. As this is a two day a week role there is flexibility on what days are worked.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Refugee Resettlement Support Worker
Help refugee families build safe, stable and hopeful futures
Location:
Hours:
Salary: £26,796.90 per annum
International Care Network (ICN) is a Christian charity walking alongside refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants as they rebuild their lives in the UK. Every day, we see people overcome enormous challenges, develop new skills, build connections and create brighter futures and you could be part of that journey.
We're looking for a compassionate, proactive and organised Refugee Resettlement Support Worker to join our Resettlement Team and support individuals and families arriving through Government resettlement schemes. The role is predominantly focused on families resettled from Afghanistan, although support may be provided to people arriving through other schemes as well.
What you'll be doing
You'll work directly alongside refugee families as they settle into life in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and wider Dorset, helping them navigate unfamiliar systems, access services and become active members of their new communities.
Your work will include:
· Working closely with local authorities, schools, health professionals, volunteers and other partners
· Maintaining accurate records and case notes
· Assisting with the preparation of homes prior to new arrivals moving in
No two days are the same. One day you might be helping a family register with a GP, supporting a parent at a school meeting, or helping someone navigate the benefits system. The next, you could be preparing a property for a newly arrived family or working with local partners to ensure the right support is in place.
Why this role matters
Moving to a new country after experiencing conflict, persecution or displacement can be overwhelming.
This role helps people rebuild their lives with dignity, confidence and hope. You'll play a key part in helping families settle safely, access opportunities, understand their new community and begin to thrive.
From supporting a child starting school for the first time, to helping a family access healthcare or secure employment, your work will have a direct and lasting impact.
Who we're looking for
You'll thrive in this role if you:
Experience of working with refugees, asylum seekers, local authorities or resettlement programmes would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Essential requirements
· Full UK driving licence
· Own reliable vehicle
· Confidence driving across BCP and Dorset
· Willingness to obtain and maintain appropriate business insurance
· Eligibility to work in the UK
· Ability to obtain an Enhanced DBS check
Why join ICN?
ICN is a friendly, ambitious and values-driven charity where relationships matter and everyone's contribution is valued.
You'll be joining a passionate team committed to creating communities where refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants can belong, flourish and rebuild their lives. As our services continue to grow, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to people facing significant challenges and uncertainty.
What we offer
ICN is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage applications from people with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
We are also deeply committed to safeguarding. All roles working with children and vulnerable adults are subject to the appropriate DBS checks.
Join us
If you're passionate about helping people rebuild their lives and want to be part of a team making a tangible difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification and complete the application form and supporting documents (all documents can be found on our website.
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 7th September 2026
Interviews: Likely to take place during the week commencing 14th September 2026 (dates can be flexible if required).
ICN's mission is to help to rebuild the lives of asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.