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Check my CVAbout Migrant Help
Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential.
We are currently looking for a Client Adviser to join our team on a Fixed-Term contract until 31 July 2021. There will be potential for the role to be made permanent.
We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do. As such, we offer benefits and adopt an ethos of constantly working towards being a Great Place to Work.
Some of the benefits we offer include:
• Flexibility and work-life balance
• Enhanced family-friendly provisions
• Additional holiday entitlements
• Perkbox benefits
• Non-contributory pension scheme.
The Role
To work as part of the Asylum Services team, providing advice, guidance, briefings and assistance with support applications to eligible asylum seekers. To contribute to the overall success of the organisation, in accordance with Migrant Help's aims and objectives, by providing high quality service to clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide advice and support to asylum seekers, within the specification of the grant agreement and contract with the Home Office.
• Support asylum seekers to complete their asylum support application forms (ASF) in order to get support under Section 95 and Section4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
• Ensure that all applicants are aware of eligibility criteria and their obligations to provide supporting evidence within required timescales.
• Provide outreach for vulnerable clients and those with additional support needs, by appointment, at designated locations, as required by the Regional Manager.
• Provide telephone advice as may be required and support the telephone advice line by assisting clients to complete asylum support and Section 4 applications.
• Assist clients to notify the authority of prescribed change of circumstances.
• Provide guidance on immigration-related matters within the scope of the relevant Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) accreditation level.
• Liaise and cooperate with relevant statutory and voluntary agencies on behalf of service users, as necessary.
• Act as a contact with the Home Office, social services, healthcare professionals and other relevant agencies for applicants with additional support needs.
• Deliver key touch point briefings to a high standard so that applicants fully understand the information provided. Ensure that information books are given out accordingly.
• Provide information to service users in a timely manner, being aware of other appointments and dispersal date.
• Make contact with dispersal accommodation providers and other relevant agencies, providing letters as appropriate, to ensure vulnerable clients are appropriately supported in their dispersal area.
• Signpost asylum seekers, including those with a negative decision, to other relevant organisations that can support them.
• Keep full, accurate and up-to-date case records, complete case follow up within the requisite time scales and undertake any necessary administrative tasks.
• Participate in rota duties on a planned or ad hoc basis, as may be required, to cover telephone advice line out of hours service.
Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.
- This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- This post is subject to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)
- Suitable candidate must be OISC registered or have the willingness to work towards OISC qualification.
Therefore the applicant must:
• Be able to provide documents to show their right to work in the UK, e.g. with a valid passport or other right to work documents such as work visa, settled status document, certificate of registration, naturalization as a British citizen, Biometric Residence Permit etc.
• Be able to provide continuous UK address history for the previous 5 years.
• Provide full employment history for the previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps in employment
We encourage applications from disabled people by offering them an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job
Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting others to achieve their goals?
We are looking for a Recovery Worker to join the team in our North Somerset Supported Housing’s new Floating Support Service. This specialist service supports people with mental health issues to manage and maintain their own tenancy with independent living and support needs ensuring they continue to live their lives fully.
What will I be doing?
Day-to-day, you’ll manage a caseload of clients providing them with the support they need to enable them to live independently in their own homes.
You’re a great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising a busy workload.
You’ll work with individuals to develop and deliver appropriate support and actions that addresses their specific needs, helping them when it comes to fulfilling personal goals, living skills, liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies, ensuring they can maintain their independence and manage their wellbeing and recovery.
You have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people, and you love working alongside individuals to identify and work toward their own solutions.
What’s in it for you?
Richmond Fellowship has the welfare of their staff and clients at the heart of everything we do.
We provide training, including the Skills For Care Certificate, and opportunities to develop and enhance your experience whilst making a real difference to people’s lives.
You can also expect great benefits, including 33 days holiday (incl Bank Holidays, pro rata), contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers.
Whether you are just starting out on your journey in Health and Social Care or have a wealth of experience to offer, making a difference to peoples’ lives, we want to hear from you.
Because it’s only possible with the help of people like you.
We are looking for:
• Experience of working with people in a health, social care, or supportive capacity / environment.
• Dedicated to working in the community and willing to travel across North Somerset, supporting people in their own homes.
• A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work (mileage reimbursed)
The salary for this post is £19,399.00 per annum.
This is a fixed term contract for one year with potential to convert to a permanent post if the pilot floating support is successful.
This is a full time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.
It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.
Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.
Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting others to achieve their goals?
We are looking for a Recovery Worker to join our North Somerset Supported Housing Team. This service supports people with mental health issues to manage and maintain temporary accommodation with a view to recovering and sustaining key living skills prior to moving on to their own tenancy.
What will you be doing?
Day-to-day, you’ll manage a caseload of clients providing individuals with the support they need to enable them to live independently and engage with their wider community.
You’re a great listener, with a flexible approach and a flair for planning and prioritising.
You’ll work with individuals to develop and deliver appropriate support and actions that addresses their specific needs, helping them when it comes to fulfilling personal goals, living skills, liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies, ensuring they can develop their independence and manage their wellbeing and recovery.
You have a good understanding of mental health issues and how they affect people, and you love working alongside individuals to identify and work toward their own solutions.
What’s in it for you?
Richmond Fellowship has the welfare of their staff and clients at the heart of everything we do.
We provide training, including the Skills For Care Certificate, and opportunities to develop and enhance your experience whilst making a real difference to people’s lives.
You can also expect great benefits, including 33 days holiday (incl Bank Holidays, pro rata), contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers.
Whether you are just starting out on your journey in Health and Social Care or have a wealth of experience to offer, making a difference to peoples’ lives, we want to hear from you.
Because it’s only possible with the help of people like you.
We are looking for:
- Experience of working with people in a health, social care, or supportive environment.
- Dedicated to working in the community and willing to travel between our two housing units in Weston and Clevedon.
- A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work (mileage reimbursed)
It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be shortlisted and considered for an interview.
The salary for this post is £19,399 per annum.
This is a permanent post.
This is a typically full time role requiring the post holder to work 37.5 hours per week - but a flexible approach to working a minimum of 30 hours could be discussed.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems.
If you need support to apply for this role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we welcome applications from those with lived mental health experience.
Richmond Fellowship is a partner in Recovery Focus - a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.