Our Access Team assists asylum seekers in navigating the UK asylum process by finding them specialist solicitors and working with our volunteer interpreters to help them organise their paperwork.  We currently work with 200+ legal firms around the UK, providing an invaluable service to both the asylum-seeker and the overstretched legal immigration teams.

As a member of this specialist team, you will have a diverse role helping people to manage the lengthy asylum process and using the knowledge gained from working alongside them to improve outcomes for all refugees. You’ll have the chance to gain broad experience of working in a fast paced and experienced team while meeting the ever-changing needs of those we support. So, if you thrive in a collaborative environment and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you! 

The Role  

As a Legal Access Caseworker, you’ll focus on providing outstanding support to your clients throughout the complex asylum process.

In this busy, hands-on role, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the function of the UK asylum system so we can provide the highest standards of service to those who need us most.  A key focus will be on maintaining accurate and complete records and processes and delivering high quality service to every one of our vulnerable clients. 

We are looking for people who have a genuine passion for human rights and refugee protection.  If this is you, please get in touch.

Responsibilities:

• Attend induction, ongoing training and keep up to date with resources and procedure to ensure you can carry out the role effectively and efficiently.
• Able to work independently and manage your time effectively, sometimes working to tight deadlines
• Take on new cases each week, whilst also providing ongoing support to previous clients
• Supporting asylum seekers to access legal aid lawyers, ensuring they understand the process and are informed so that they can make their own choices
• Organised and accurate with information, with an eye for detail
• Maintaining and updating client records
• Sorting and organising client’s paperwork
• Ability to use spreadsheets, Google Workspace, messaging platforms and secure databases.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with people who do not have English as their first language, working alongside interpreters to ensure clients understand the process
• An understanding of the traumatic experiences that our clients have been through and the emotional resilience to cope with this
• Liaising with other professionals including lawyers and Migrant help
• Professional and dedicated to ensure that the best interests of the clients and Care4Calais are represented at all times
• Attend regular team meetings and contribute effectively
• Understand the remit of the role, we do not give legal advice, we are a referral mechanism
• Following safeguarding procedures and reporting safeguarding incidents appropriately
• Referring clients to other teams within the organisation, when necessary
• Keeping the legal access management team updated of any issues that may impact your ability to carry out the role effectively.
• Maintaining communication with the management team throughout your role, available for regular check-ins to ensure the best service is provided to our clients.
• To participate in promoting the work of the legal access team as directed by the management team

To apply please provide a covering letter outlining why you want to work for the Legal Access team, and why you think you would be suitable for this role.  Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered

Location: This is a hybrid role working across the Boroughs of Enfield and Waltham Forest and with some work at Centre 404’s head office in Camden.

This role is to support SENDIASS - The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services.   

The Caseworker will offer information, advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities so that they can make appropriate, informed decisions about their education in line with the SEND code of Practice (2015) and relevant legislation.

Centre 404 is a leading charity based in North London with an excellent reputation for providing high quality services to children and adults with learning disabilities and their families. This role will be part of our Supporting Families team that works with family carers of children and adults who have a learning disability and offers advice, training, support and events throughout the year.

As one of the smaller teams within the Centre 404 organisation, this is an ideal opportunity for an effective and confident individual to bring SEND expertise to the team within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The role will involve obtaining and processing referrals and providing support and expertise at all points along the SEN journey for service users and their families.  You will partner with a range of other organisations; local and national, voluntary and community and will variably act as advocate, mediator, facilitator and supporter in the best interests of the children, young people and parents within the service

Knowledge of local authority processes, national policies and legislation and relevant SEND issues will be essential to this role alongside organisational expertise and a real desire to engage with users in order to create and deliver a range of events and activities as part of the sider Supporting Families team.  An IPSEA Level 2 qualification is preferred or the interest in working towards gaining.

This is a potentially hugely rewarding role for an individual with significant experience of the SEND Code of Practice offering challenge, autonomy and opportunities for development within a growing organisation.

We have an exciting opportunity to support male victims of crime in Cumbria, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for male victims of crime? Do you have resilience & adaptability?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including: -

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

The post is full time, Mon-Fri 9-5 although there will be a need for flexibility. The post is initially offered fixed term until March 2023 but may be extended depending on funding. This post is home-based but some travel around the Cumbria area may be required.

Please note that we are committed to provide support where victims can choose to be supported by someone of their own gender and so this post is open to male applicants only as being male is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

As a male victim caseworker you provide tailored advice and support to all male victims of crime including sexual and/or domestic violence. You will assist in the development of resources and support to meet the needs of male victims, and support the wider team to deliver the services ensuring that the needs of male victims of crime are met.

To be successful in this role you will be flexible and proactive, and have knowledge and experience of working with male victims of crime and have a thorough understanding of the needs of this group. You may have experience of delivering a service and working directly with people in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting. You will hold or be expected to train as an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

RFEA  are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge of the Armed Forces and Ex-Services charity network and the ability to understand the challenges more vulnerable veterans must overcome, particularly those who have entered the Criminal Justice System. This person will be home based (ideally in the North Yorkshire and North East area) travelling extensively around the region to provide face to face support to veterans within their home locations and partner organisations premises.

The successful applicant for this role will have a track record of delivering high quality results, with a strong beneficiary focus and be capable of working independently to targets and deadlines. Strong communication, IT and organisational skills are essential along with mentoring and coaching. Experience & knowledge of the criminal justice system, local government agencies and the ability to develop a network of contacts are also required, along with a clean driving licence.

Specific Responsibilities

Engagement

• Support the National Nova Manager to create and maintain strong working relationships with referring organisations in North Yorkshire and North East Area, including the Police and NHS Liaison and Diversion.
• Receive details of referrals from the Nova Client Advisors, or directly. If referrals are received directly share information with the Nova Client Advisors.
• Engage with veterans face-to-face for the initial visit and as necessary throughout their engagement with Project Nova, following the Case Management Guidance, RFEA Policies and the Project Nova Procedures.
• Register each Nova Veteran’s details on the CRM and obtain consent to share their data with organisations in the support network and any further information required by the Project Nova registration.
• Undertake a comprehensive needs assessment with each Nova Veteran.

Case Management

• Provide emotional support to veterans through regular contact whilst they are engaged with Project Nova.
• Establish a care coordination plan with each Nova Veteran that provides for support from within RFEA and Walking with the Wounded and with the organisations in the Nova area support Network.
• Work with families to ensure their effective participation in the Criminal Justice System, with other statutory services and with the support network.
• Keep clear records for each case on the CRM.
• Record the veterans journey on Outcome Star
• Ensure confidentiality, the family is a separate case to the veteran, who is also supported by Project Nova.
• When the Nova Veteran is ready, develop their employability and suitable opportunities for employment either, directly using RFEA employability tools and working with local employers or, through the wider RFEA or Walking With The Wounded.
• Project Nova is an active intervention. Close cases once the progress of Nova Veterans has reached its full potential, identifying long term social contact, formal or informal, in every case.

Person Specification

Essential Competencies

• Highly motivated and independent, capable of working remotely across a wide geographical area.
• Resilient and able to work with individuals with complex needs and cope with the rigors that arise from working with veterans in the criminal justice system.
• Commitment to working with each veteran without prejudice and in an equitable manner, including those who are arrested for violent or sexual offences.
• Experience of working with people using a mentoring or coaching approach to engage and support the individuals we work with to change their lives.
• Highly organised with strong IT skills and experience of using CRM systems.
• Strong communicators with veterans, referring organisations and within the Project Nova Team sharing information on cases with Team Leaders and Nova Client Advisors.
• Excellent team players who will contribute to a diverse and dedicated team.
• Driving licence and use of own car.
• Provide presentations to Northamptonshire OPCC and Partners when required.

This role is ‘Home Based’ around the Yorkshire Area area and is offered initially on a permanent contract, 35 hours per week with a salary of  £27,500  plus additional employee benefits.

To apply please submit a covering letter and applicable CV. The closing date is midnight  5th June 2022. Interviews will take place in March for an immediate start where possible.

Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhance DBS Disclosure and Police Vetting.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Persons Caseworker in the Manchester, Merseyside & West Yorkshire area to join the National Homicide Service, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is home working based with occasional travel in the Greater Manchester, Merseyside and West Yorkshire Area.

As a Homicide Service Childrens and Young Person caseworker you will be:

• Delivering a specialist digital service to children and young people (CYP) bereaved by homicide, and for those CYP who have witnessed a homicide where this is in London.
• Working collaboratively and jointly within the Homicide Service and other relevant organisations that can help to progress identified needs, and ensure that young people are central to all processes that involve them.
• Acting as the designated caseworker and manage a case-load
• Implementing the CYP Homicide Service Delivery Model
• Work closely and support colleagues to provide a trauma informed service to children and young people.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high-quality, front-line service to bereaved young people following murder or manslaughter. Working with colleagues in the National Homicide Service, as well as partner agencies including education, police, courts, social services and many other statutory and third sector organisations.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker (known internally as a Victim Advocate) to work with people affected by Antisocial Behaviour & Hate Crime to join the London team in Earl's Court, working 35 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role offers flexibility for home and office working with travel to appointments to meet clients, as well as outreach sessions. Office location is Earl's Court.

As a Victim Advocate you will work Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm with some evening and weekend working on occasion. You will act as the single point of contact for your clients offering face to face support and ensuring they receive their rights & support from external agencies. You will need the ability to undertake needs and risks assessments and create appropriate support plans.

You will work in partnership with Local Authority's Anti-Social Behaviour Team, Police, Landlords and a range of other agencies to provide support, information and advocacy to vulnerable and intimidated victims of Anti-Social Behaviour and Hate Crime including

You will develop and enhance local key stakeholder relationships with a view to enhancing partnership working and identifying / assisting in obtaining referrals including from outreach sessions.

You will recruit, manage and develop volunteers who will support victims and witnesses of Anti-Social Behaviour and Hate Crime.

For this role, you will need to be able to manage a demanding workload and to meet a range of conflicting deadlines.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
 

Title of Job:   IDVA / Women’s Domestic Abuse Caseworker and Complex Needs Advocate

Hours of Work:   Full or Part time

Salary:   £28,000 - 30,780 FTE

Location:   Camden with work with other London boroughs

Duration:   Fixed Term Contract - variety of contracts available

Line Manager:   Hopscotch Programmes Manager

Hopscotch Women's vision is a society where all women are empowered, connected, well and safe, so they can achieve their full potential.

We seek to address racial and gender inequality and empower women facing this injustice and disadvantage in a culturally sensitive way, so they can be included and equal in society.

Our VAWG service has roles available which include:

• working with referrals
• running one stop shops
• taking drop in clients
• working with severe disadvantage/complex needs.

We are looking for case workers who understand trauma informed practice, putting survivors at the centre of their support and people who are fearless in the face of negotiating with statutory bodies on the behalf of vulnerable women of London.

WHY HOPSCOTCH?

• An opportunity to live out your values
• Working in a human rights environment
• A chance to challenge the status quo and not settle for what is
• Working with a diverse and vibrant team
• Team positivity, creativity and problem solving
• A place where all voices are heard
• Daily opportunities to make a meaningful impact on those in need
• Generous annual leave provision
• Occupational sick leave
• Regular internal and clinical supervision with experienced therapists
• Ongoing training with experts from around the country

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• Ensuring women from Black and Minoritised Ethnic backgrounds, who are experiencing Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) are provided with advocacy and support in a trauma informed way
• Working with a range of clients, including those with complex needs and severe disadvantage
• Promoting multi-agency awareness and coordinated service delivery between VAWG, housing, legal, mental health and substance use agencies
• Building and maintaining effective relationships across statutory and voluntary sector partners
• Supporting and enabling women affected by VAWG to reduce risk, make informed choices and build self esteem
• Providing training on needs of Black and Minoritised Ethnic women

Please note this is not an entry level role.

If you are a team player, with deep compassion and a love of continued growth, who would like to be a part of the fantastic Hopscotch Family, please apply!

Part-time - 21 hours (3 days) per week

Fixed-term until 31st October 2022 with the possibility to extend subject to funding

Camberwell, London SE5 with travel within London

Ref: ERC-223

Are you a proactive, compassionate and highly organised individual with extensive experience of working with

young women with complex needs who are also vulnerable in a community setting?  Do you have a proven

ability of assessing clients’ needs?

If so, join St Giles Trust as Southwark Expect Respect Caseworker, where you will join the Southwark CHEH multi-disciplinary team to work on our pioneering Expect Respect project, supporting young women who are involved in, or at risk of, substance misuse, mental health issues, gang activity, knife crime, exploitation, abuse, sexual violence and vulnerability.

About St Giles Trust and Expect Respect

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

Expect Respect offers practical and emotional support to vulnerable young women aged 18-25 from LB Southwark of all backgrounds who are at risk or have been involved in crime, gangs, exploitation and violence. The project aims to identify and support young women who are affected by criminal or sexual exploitation through a range of referral routes including probation, health services and social care. 

About this exciting opportunity

As our Expect Respect Caseworker, you will support an active caseload of up to six clients/families at any one time who are affected by domestic violence, CSE, CCE, Mental health, grooming and exploitation.  You will complete initial needs assessments with clients and support them to develop individual action plans and regularly review to assess progress, plus carry out risk management plans with each client and their family, ensuring each family member has an age-appropriate safety plan.

We will also count on you to provide a client-led support service that responds to individual’s needs, including supporting with housing, finances, substance misuse, parenting, health and wellbeing, ETE and criminal justice, while developing and maintaining relationships with other agencies and promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment, planning and delivery process are also key elements of the role.

What we are looking for

• Strong experience of working with young women involved in or at risk of gang and serious youth violence
• Proven record of recruiting, engaging and keeping the target client group motivated
• An excellent understanding of providing support, advice and advocacy
• Experience of networking and developing positive links with other agencies to further a project’s aims
• A sound understanding of local authority housing, benefits, and social care structures

• Impressive interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, access to clinical supervision flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.

Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 29th May 2022. Interviews: week commencing 6th June 2022.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be DBS checked.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button. 

Are you an experienced case worker with over two year’s experience on the front line? As Project Worker – Casework you will be responsible for working with a diverse range of clients seeking support from our Living Well services, many with multiple and complex needs. You will be passionate in getting vulnerable people the right support, whether it is information and advice, signposting or longer-term casework.

You will be working in our pleasant offices just off Holloway Road, in a thriving community hub. Benefits include 25 days’ annual leave on appointment (this will increase to 27 after 5 years’ service and 29 after 10 years’ service), flexible working, employee assistance programme, and family-friendly policies.

Manor Gardens Welfare Trust (MGWT) has supported people to improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing since 1913. Our mission is to work with people and communities to take action and enable good health, resilience and opportunity.

Manor Gardens Welfare Trust is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities with which we work. We value, respect and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation or religious belief. We encourage applications from individuals with experience of volunteering alongside or instead of professional experience, and no academic background is required to apply.

How to apply

To apply click 'Appy now' to be redirected to our website for an application pack and additional information. 

Closing date: Monday, 6th June 2022 at 9am 

Interviews: w/c 13th June 2022 

Manor Gardens Welfare Trust follows safer recruitment procedures, and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Any disclosures within a DBS check do not necessarily prevent an individual from taking up a position with us, and we encourage those with questions about this to contact us to discuss further.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and committed UK immigration caseworker, IAAS or OISC Level 2 accredited, to take on the casework supervision and coordination of our Family Reunion from Europe+ project. The successful candidate will join our dedicated legal team in London and help us continue providing high quality legal advice to our clients and supervision to our volunteers from our law firm partners. 

About the Family Reunion from Europe + project

The FRFE project was launched in 2021 in collaboration with 6 commercial law firm partners. Originally focusing solely on family reunion applicants in Europe, the project aimed to provide essential legal information to those directly affected by the changing family reunion landscape post-Brexit. During the first year of the project, over 200 people were given advice concerning reunion with their loved ones in the UK. Exceptional Case Funding was obtained for families who required representation, and a small number of cases were directly represented by our small team with the invaluable support of the pro bono law firm partners. In March 2022, the FRFE project was renewed for another two years, as FRFE+. We are now partnered with 8 law firms, and our remit has expanded to include those in Turkey and Libya. We have also partnered with Coram Children's Legal Centre, who are hosting a dedicated legal aid caseworker to represent our clients. 

Key responsibilities 

The post holder will be a member of our Legal Support team and will work closely with our project partners and volunteers to assist displaced people to reunite with their families in the UK.
 

Case intake and case allocation

• Registering and processing of incoming referrals from individuals and referring organisations;

• Triaging cases and merits assessment;

• Preparing and allocating referrals to volunteer lawyers in our partner law firms;

Casework

• Maintaining high standards of client contact and client care;

• Overseeing/supervising the casework conducted by the project volunteer lawyers;

• Be an active team member to the project volunteer lawyers and our partner legal aid caseworker;

• Providing legal advice on family reunion routes to the UK and drafting advice letters for clients; 

• Preparing evidence bundles for our partner legal aid caseworker;

• Assessing legal aid eligibility of clients;

• Applying for exceptional case funding to the Legal Aid Agency;

Administrative tasks

• Organising and attending client calls;

• Booking interpreters;

• Maintaining accurate records in compliance with OISC standards and organisation reporting frameworks;

• Preparing meeting agendas and reports in advance of project management calls;

Training of volunteer lawyers

• Preparing training materials for volunteer lawyers;

• Delivering training for volunteer lawyers;

Project coordination

• Day to day managing and development of the FRFE project as per the project aims and objectives;

• Working in collaboration with the project partners to ensure that appropriate steps to achieve the aims and objectives of the project are taken;

• Monitoring the progress of referrals within the firm pro bono teams;

• Managing internal and external relationships with project partners;

• Preparing project periodic reports for the project partners; 

• Designing new and optimising existing standardised project systems and processes, including data recording and monitoring;

• Recording project data in accordance with procedures;

• Creating content for project annual reports, newsletters, and articles to raise awareness of the project and its aims and outputs;

• Collating case studies

• Maintaining accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR; and

• Adhering to RLS safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

Person specification 

Please remember that you do not need to tick all the boxes. If you are interested in this work, please do not hesitate to apply!

Essential

• 1 year full time asylum/immigration casework (or equivalent - paid or on a voluntary basis);

• Be one of the following:

  • a OISC caseworker accredited to Level 2 ; or

  • a solicitor; or

  • a caseworker accredited to IAAS Senior caseworker level

• Experience of working with vulnerable client groups;

• Empathy with clients often living in precarious situations and in need of urgent assistance;

• A demonstrable track record of client-facing legal casework in the immigration sector in the UK;

• Strong commitment to high-standard client care; 

• Experience of working with interpreters and people whose first language is not English;

• Demonstrable knowledge of:

  • refugee family reunion procedures and applications in the UK; and

  • legal aid provision and ECF applications;

• Possession of a strong commitment to the promotion and protection of people’s rights throughout the migration process;

• Experience of and commitment to working in a collaborative way on legal cases;

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English;

• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines;

• Strong attention to detail, responsiveness, reliability and dependability;

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills and an ability to deal professionally and collaboratively with both legal and not-for-profit stakeholders;

• Enjoys working with a small team in a flexible and fast-paced environment, as well as being an independent self-starter able to work with a high degree of autonomy; 

• Computer literacy; and

• Right to reside and work in the UK.

The successful candidate will also be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS certificate (RLS will cover the cost). Any final job offer will be subject to satisfactory references.

Desirable

• Lived experience of immigration;

• Experience of supervising casework;

• Experience supervising commercial lawyers in a pro bono project setting; and 

• Language skills.

We value equality and diversity in RLS and strive to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender characteristics, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds and people who have used the immigration system in the UK are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.

Change Grow Live has been awarded an exciting new contract to provide an integrated rough sleeper service in Newham. The new service started on 1st September 2021, providing a wide range of initiatives to ensure the best possible outcomes for rough sleepers in Newham. We are looking to recruit a passionate and motivated Outreach Caseworker to the team.

Working in partnership with trusted local providers, the integrated rough sleeper support service provides outreach work, social care navigation, housing first services, accommodation, move-on support, a day centre, immigration advice and education, training and employment opportunities. Please see the job description to see how the Outreach Caseworker role will contribute to this exciting new project.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£24,193.77 - £28,116.74)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

Inner London Weighting (£3,915.44)

Closing Date

6/6/2022

Fixed-term contract until 30th June 2023

Camberwell, London SE5

Ref: EMC-223

Are you a driven and compassionate individual with excellent people skills? Do you have the skills and commitment to undertake a role that’s diverse and fast-paced? 

If so, St Giles is looking for an Employment Caseworker to work on a vital skills and employment project aimed at engaging, motivating and supporting both unemployed and underemployed residents with a history of offending. The project will provide one-to-one support to enable clients to access employment, apprenticeship, training and work placement opportunities in line with their aspirations and goals.

About St Giles

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About this exciting opportunity

Our successful candidate will provide a tailored one to one high-level service of engagement, advocacy and support. They will be required to work collaboratively with staff across St Giles Trust and externally, including the Network Coordinator and other network providers. They will use their professional skills to develop a flexible, holistic and personalised pathway towards employment for clients.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working successfully with people with convictions and supporting them to move into sustainable employment and progress within work.
• Experience of delivering successful one-to-one and group employment activities.
• Knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by the client group in accessing and sustaining employment and methods that result in positive outcomes.  An ability to have empathy and humanity in your interactions with these clients.
• Experience of managing a caseload of individuals presenting with support needs and achieving set targets for employment outcomes.
• You will be an excellent communicator with impressive interpersonal skills

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working,
a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan
and much more.

Closing date: 11pm, Sunday 24th July 2022.  Please apply early as interviews will be conducted when suitable applications are received.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be DBS checked.

Our SHPS services in Islington, Enfield and Waltham Forest are looking for passionate and motivated individuals who want to make a difference to people’s lives.

The Single Homeless Prevention Services (SHPS) work at the forefront of tackling homelessness in London. The services are embedded within Local Authority Housing teams providing support to secure and sustain accommodation for homeless residents.

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. We help Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. 

As a SHPS Caseworker, you will be responsible for creating co-produced housing plans and working collaboratively with our clients to find them a home.

To be successful, you will have:

• An understanding of securing accommodation in the private rented sector; with a demonstrable knowledge of Housing and other related Legislation.
• Experience of completing high quality support plans which are collaborative and focused on setting and achieving goals.
• The ability to meet deadlines, achieve targets and manage time effectively, prioritising different areas of work according to need.
• Experience of working collaboratively with a number of different stakeholders in the public, private and voluntary sector to improve outcomes for clients.
• The ability to work, engage and motivate people to move towards an appropriate level of independence and inclusion.
• Experience of delivering high quality, structured and time limited interventions that prevented or relieved homelessness.

Closing date: 12th June 2022 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held on: 22nd June 2022

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.

Grants and Advice Caseworker

Our vision at The Charity for Civil Servants is to build a supportive community in which everyone has the chance to live their life to the full. We offer practical, financial and emotional support, always listening without judgement, and our Help and Advice Services is at the heart of delivering this support.
As a Grants and Support Officer, your aim is to make a positive impact by alleviating the issues people face – offering appropriate financial support and advice. You will be managing casework as part of a team of supportive colleagues and making decisions on financial assistance, as well as advising on income maximisation and financial capability.

Grants and Advice Caseworker Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will be an excellent communicator in writing, on the phone and using digital media. You will be confident in handling difficult conversations with applicants and vulnerable people. You will also have knowledge of benefit entitlements and an understanding of basic budgeting. With previous experience of casework, you will be able to identify key issues from complex information and explore underlying issues.

The Charity supports hybrid working. In the role, you will need to commit to a minimum of two days per week working from our Head Office in Cheam, Surrey. The remainder of the week may be worked from the office or from home, depending on your preference.

Closing date for applications is 11pm on 11th June 2022. This is a rolling deadline and applications may close early, you are recommended to apply at your earliest convenience if you are interested in the role.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview shortly after the closing date. Our intention is to conduct interviews in our Head Office, but are happy to accommodate adjustments in order to be as inclusive as possible (please speak to us about how we can assist when invited to interview).

About Us

The Charity for Civil Servants are committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that we support. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and we encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.

Strictly no agencies.

Location: Cheam/hybrid (minimum 2 days in the office)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £30,442 per annum

Benefits: Please see our website

You may also have experience in the following: Grants Partnership Officer, Grants Partnership Fundraiser, Partnership Officer, Fundraising Executive, Grants Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Officer, Fundraiser, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 132 971