Immigration caseworker IAA Level 2

Background

Voices in Exile is a registered charity that works with refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants with no recourse to public funds in Brighton & Hove, East and West Sussex. We offer practical and legal support including generalist advice and specialist immigration casework for those who would otherwise be unable to access justice. As part of our holistic approach we also advocate for, accompany and enable people to access services, connect with communities, and develop their own potential through a programme of learning and creative activities. Post holders will form a key part of a small, committed team working to develop Voices’ services and activities at a critical point of growth for the organisation. 

Immigration Caseworker

Voices in Exile is looking for someone for a demanding but rewarding role as an immigration caseworker either accredited at IAA L2 or higher, or both accredited at Level 1 and experienced at delivering Level 2 casework under supervision, and able to achieve Level 2 accreditation within 6 months of starting the role. The post holder will be flexible and skilled, with an essential interest in and experience of working with migrant and refugee clients, many of whom have additional complex needs. Voices in Exile is currently at the beginning of a very exciting project partnering with Jo Wilding, Associate Professor in public and migration law and co-lead at the Migrant Law Clinic at the University of Sussex. We aim to create a sustainable relationship between ViE and MLC which offers a more structured pipeline for new immigration advisers and a training route into the sector for graduates. In addition to your casework, you will work alongside our existing Level 2 immigration advisor and our advice and casework manager to train and support a small group of undergraduates in the 3rd year of their Law degree at Sussex. As part of our immigration team, you will also have the opportunity to participate in the set-up stage and evaluation of the project as we co-develop the programme with Jo.

To apply for this role, please visit our website for full details https://www.voicesinexile.org/vacancies/

Application deadline: Monday 21st July at 9.00am

Interviews will take place on Monday 4th August