Project & Casework Coordinator (Asylum)

Haringey Migrant Support Centre (HMSC) is a community-based organisation, with over a decade of experience supporting migrants in Haringey and across Greater London. We provide free and professional advice, advocacy, referrals and signposting on issues relating to immigration, housing and welfare to over 500 people a year. Our in-depth casework model supports individuals to regularise their immigration status and deal with other interconnecting problems including housing, homelessness, destitution, welfare and health issues.

Alongside our advice work, HMSC organises a regular community space, which offers activities, information workshops, food and a chance to connect with others in a warm place. HMSC is part of a wider movement for change in the housing and immigration systems and we undertake policy and partnerships work contributing to this. 

About the Role

HMSC is launching a new project to support asylum seekers in Haringey. We will be working closely with the council’s Resettlement Team to improve asylum seekers’ access to the information and advice that they need to move forward with their asylum case, access suitable accommodation and receive appropriate support.

Alongside this we will also work closely with the resettlement team to equip key council staff with knowledge and information on the asylum process and related support through second-tier advice and training to ensure the council can holistically support asylum seekers in the borough through its own systems.

HMSC is seeking a Project & Casework Coordinator to launch and deliver this project, working alongside colleagues in the Resettlement Team. You will work across HMSC’s office, Resettlement Team locations (including Welcome hubs and hotels) and in the community. You will be instrumental in strengthening practice in the way asylum seekers are supported in the borough, while working closely with asylum seekers on their cases, providing second-tier advice and delivering training and information sessions.

Who we are looking for

The role would suit someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, a demonstrably strong interest in access to justice for migrants, and with a desire to build a career in the asylum advice / casework sector. The ideal candidate will feel enthused by the challenge of being part of establishing a new project, working collaboratively in a committed and friendly team.

You should be experienced in working closely with migrants. As this is a new project, the postholder will play a key role in the structuring, planning, initial delivery and review of the project against objectives and will hold and maintain the relationship with the project partner. A background in project management and/or partnership working would therefore be beneficial. 

If you do not have IAA (formerly OISC) Level 1 Asylum and Protection, you must be willing to obtain this (with support) immediately upon commencing work. You must also work towards IAA Level 2 (with support) within 12 months.

Working for HMSC

HMSC places a high value on staff wellbeing, including offering clinical supervision to frontline staff and supportive line management arrangements which encourage staff to maintain a healthy work life balance. Staff terms and conditions include a supportive probationary period, contractual sick pay scheme, Pension scheme, and generous leave of absence allowances. Please contact us for any more specific details on terms and conditions that you would like to know in advance of applying.