We are looking for an experienced immigration and asylum adviser to support refugees and asylum seekers living in Kingston and surrounding areas.
You will be responsible for case work requiring OISC level 2 Immigration and Asylum and Protection (2/3rds of total time) as well as to provide some welfare advice (1/3rd of time).
We are looking for an adviser with a good understanding of immigration, Asylum Support, housing, homelessness and welfare/benefit related issues. Initially you will be working remotely so good IT skills, attention to detail, the ability to work on your own initiative, plan your own workload and problem solve will all be required. Additionally you should be comfortable dealing with clients with multiple and sometimes complex issues.
We have a number of volunteer interpreters, however an ability to speak a second language aligned with our client population (Arabic, Farsi, Korean, Pashto) is also desirable.
Refugee Action Kingston is a well established independent charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers living in Kingston and surrounding areas with funding from a broad base of grants, trusts and the Royal Borough of Kingston. We are a friendly and dedicated team of 16 full and part time staff committed to encouraging our clients to be independent and to integrate into the wider community.
We provide a holistic service offering mental health counselling, support into employment, volunteering and training as well as ESOL classes. In addition we also support a group of Syrian refugees as part of our Vulnerable Person Relocation Scheme (VPRS) programme.
When you apply please include a covering letter explaining why you are most suited to the role, your top 3 priorities when you start and why you want to work with refugees and asylum seekers.
There is a link to our equal opportunities monitoring form within the job description. Please complete this in addition to uploading your CV and covering letter.
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This role will suit a candidate who has previous administrative experience either in office management or HR administration. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, an excellent eye for detail and strong organisational skills. They will have a positive and flexible approach to their work, demonstrating ability to problem solve.
Key responsibilities
* As and when is needed, to work with the Secretary General's EA and Fundraising team to schedule and support committee, advisory or team meetings
* As and when is needed, to coordinate senior management's diaries
* To manage general mailboxes for the organisation and specific teams
* To be an alternative point of contact for tenants, suppliers and/or trades people
* Ordering of office supplies
* Identifying and following up with general health and safety issues
* Any other duties requested by the Executive Assistant and Office Manager
* Recruitment and onboarding of new staff.
Person specification
* Previous experience of delivering a high standard of administrative support in a busy office environment
* Demonstrable experience of communicating to a broad range of stakeholders using various media (e.g. email, publications, letters)
* Experience of Salesforce or similar data management tool
Closing Date: 9 AM, Thursday 21 st January 2021
Prospectus is supporting a London-based homeless charity which provides the highest quality support to men and women who find themselves rough sleeping in Westminster. They are currently looking to recruit an Administration & Advice Worker to support the wider team, as well as provide benefits advice to their clients. This role is offered initially on a 6-month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension.
As their Administration and Advice Worker, you will provide admin support to the wider team of the assessment centre, ensuring their financial accounting and client database systems are kept up to date. Offering direct benefits advice to their clients, you will also be responsible for managing housing benefit claims and general benefit support to ensure their clients are in receipt of financial support, enabling their journey of a life away from the streets.
To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience of the benefits system and maximising housing benefit income, combined with a knowledge and understanding of the varied needs of homeless people and those at acute risk of homelessness. This is a crucial role for the service, and as such you must also be a confident administrator with the ability to engage with varied stakeholders including clients, statutory bodies, colleagues and housing benefit departments.
If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. The position is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled with the client, on an on-going basis.
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Healthwatch City of London are looking for an experienced administrator to work in our team, providing secretariat support to the Board and administrative support to the Engagement and Communications Co-ordinator.
You will take on administrative support in a number of areas including volunteer recruitment and management, project administration and board secretariat function.
You will have had previous experience in working in administration and have a knowledge of health and social care.
You will be ICT literate with experience of creating and managing databases.
Healthwatch City of London (HWCoL) is the Health and Social Care Champion for the residents, workers, and students of the City of London. Our Board and volunteers largely comprise people who live, work or study in the City of London.
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time, IT Systems Administrators to join the IT Team at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing lifelong support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 85,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to young men and women who have served in more recent conflicts, and their families. SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.
About the role
You will be providing multiple layers of end user support (1st and 2nd) to a large user base, both remote and onsite. Under the ethos of innovation and automation first, this role expects and welcomes new ideas and perspectives and is perfect for someone who enjoys learning new technologies. You will be involved in the several stages of the hardware, software, security, and cloud service lifecycle’s.
Our stack: AutoPilot, Office365, MDT, Windows 10, Cloud Security Platforms, HyperV , PoSh Automation, Azure, VmWare, VDI, Managed EUC, Automated User Management Platform
About the team
We are a team of nine with a very diverse pool of talent. We all cover different primary streams of work, but actively avoid siloed functions within the team, and enjoy knowledge and task sharing frequently. One of our core goals is to become a team of multi-disciplined specialists.
About you
To carry out this role successfully you will:
- Have excellent customer services skills
- Possess demonstratable experience in supporting Windows 10 in Hybrid Domain Azure Configuration
- Possess substantial experience in Microsoft Windows networks and active directory services
- Have demonstratable experience with the Microsoft 365 product suite
- Have demonstratable knowledge of and worked with a range of computer hardware, windows operating systems and desktop applications, printers, remote access, and remote-control software
- Have great problem-solving skills, work ethic and willingness to learn
SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Interviews: 15/11/2021 – 26/11/2020 If you are invited to attend an interview you will be required to undertake a technical test as part of the selection process. The test is 30 minutes long and covers basic to advanced support functions and industry knowledge (this will be delivered remotely).
Housekeeping assistant
Hours: 37.5 per week working Monday to Friday
Benefits:
As part of your employment package with us, we offer:
a competitive salary, comprehensive training and development programme,
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing each year to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays after 5 years
option to buy or sell annual leave up to one week’s annual leave
a health cash plan providing cash back towards healthcare bills and other wellbeing benefits
occupational sick pay
contributory group pension scheme
free life assurance
cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
Covid 19
Our priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our colleagues and the homeless people we house and support.
We are fully complying with the Government’s Laws and guidance on social distancing and infection control, to keep our colleagues and homeless residents safe throughout the pandemic. All of our policies and procedures have been updated to ensure covid-safe working practices are followed. We have installed screens between desks in offices within our supported accommodation, and changed layouts and use of meeting rooms in our services to ensure maximum social distancing. All colleagues have access to PPE and hand sanitiser in the workplace. Our Head Office is currently closed, with all central teams working from home, and we will continue to review this situation on an ongoing basis.
About the role
You will be required to clean communal spaces, staff offices, and void rooms
About you
As well as being motivated, committed and personable, the post holder should have:
Some experience of working in a cleaning / housekeeping role
A reasonable standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills.
An understanding of and commitment to Diversity & Equality
The ability to show empathy to disadvantaged groups
Good communication skills both orally, written and electronic
The ability to work as part of a team
The ability to maintain a good standard of written records
The ability to work changing shift patterns, including evenings and weekends as required
The ability to remain enthusiastic and committed in the role
The ability use initiative
About Evolve Housing + Support
Evolve Housing and Support work in the London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, and the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. We are the third largest provider of homelessness accommodation in London and work with people of all ages, providing housing, support and guidance to empower them towards independent living and to building a better life.
Your application
Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people who have experienced homelessness themselves.
If you are interested in applying for this position please go to the Work For Us page of the Evolve website and complete the on line application.
Please ensure that you give a clear outline of how your application meets the criteria for this job.
You will focus on supporting delivery of the emergency response to the Covid-19 pandemic to meet the surge in demand for local information, help, advice and support.
You will provide administrative support for engagement activities with single parents, local friendship groups and our online forum. They will assist our Peer Support Development Officers and Forum Support Officer with setting up meetings and activities and providing general admin support.
You will support the Peer Support team with research, data collection and entry, collating paperwork, quality checking, and producing management information reports.
Main duties:
To assist key personnel in the peer support team with general administration duties including taking minutes, sending correspondence and helping prepare monthly reports
To oversee the peer support inbox and direct requests as appropriate
To produce and manage monthly rotas for forum moderation
To manage group admin, including processing applications for new groups, closing of groups, managing group trackers and updating Salesforce
To support data collection, entry and analysis for service delivery
To produce monthly statistical reports of the peer support services where relevant
To prepare and distribute promotional materials, marketing mailings, training materials, and information
To undertake general engagement admin with single parent members and groups, e.g. issuing vouchers to beneficiaries, assisting with diary management and event planning
To compile and record information in single parents engagement with projects
To coordinate internal and externals meetings and events, including preparing agendas, and taking accurate minutes
If you are immediately available and have the above skills and experience, please apply online today!
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Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives.
The Publications and Editorial Coordinator is a critical part of the communications team, which sits within the wider Policy, Advocacy and Communications division. As part of a small and busy core Communications Team you will work with colleagues from across the organisation coordinating Saferworld’s publications and taking forward strong content and editorial standards.
The post-holder will:
- Coordinate the planning, editing and production of Saferworld publications and resources, working with Saferworld teams in our various offices and external freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, designers and printers.
- Ensure high-quality editorial standards across Saferworld’s communications and publications, through the use of editing and proofreading skills throughout the production process and ensuring editorial standards are accessible and understood across the organisation.
- Support the communications team in producing material – including editing and proofreading content, and some copywriting – such as case studies, blog pieces, external and internal newsletters, social media and comment pieces for a range of audiences.
- With the Communications team, coordinate the dissemination of publications.
You will have:
- Proven professional copyediting and proofreading skills with an excellent understanding of grammar, the principles of clear writing and working to a style guide.
- Significant experience in a publications or editorial role, ideally within the NGO sector.
- Experience of producing publications in a multilingual environment with teams across different time zones.
- Relevant qualification in publishing/communications or related field.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with substantial experience of writing and editing for different audiences.
- Ability to work on own initiative and within a close-knit team.
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload with competing deadlines under pressure, and confidence in referring any issues to management.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.