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Head of Casework

Organisation:            Manuel Bravo Project

Job Title:                    Head of Casework

Salary:                        NJC Pay Scale point 38 – £47,858.00 per annum (37.5 hours full time)

Hours:                         Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Location:                   Leeds (Mix of in office and remote working)

Deadline for receipt of applications:          20/09/2024 at 11:59pm

Contact about role:   jack.dingley@manuelbravo.org.uk (Jack Dingley, Head of Casework)

Job description

Manuel Bravo Project is a charity that provides free legal representation to asylum seekers not eligible for legal aid.

The project consists of an in-house casework team undertaking asylum casework (appeals and fresh claims), an outreach project providing free initial immigration advice, and pro bono projects supported by both legal and non-legal volunteers.

We seek a new lead for our operational arm, who will be responsible for the management, development and maintenance of Manuel Bravo Project’s legal advice output, including the expansion of both our in house Casework team and external outreach programme. This includes the potential tendering and management of a legal aid contract in future tenders. The post-holder will also maintain a small caseload of more complex legal matters alongside this work.

The post holder will be a level 3 registered OISC Caseworker (Or equivalent LSC accredited advisor/Solicitor).

The Project is registered with The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC).

The role will be based at the Project’s main office in Leeds with a mix of in-office and remote working possible. Travel to other venues in connection with the post, for example attending the Tribunal, funder meetings, etc. will be necessary from time to time.

How to apply?

Please download our job description and person specification here:

https://manuelbravo.org.uk/we-are-hiring-head-of-casework/

Applications can be made by way of a covering letter and two page CV.

The covering letter should explain your reasons for interest, and how you meet the specification criteria. Please also confirm when you could begin the post if appointed and disclose details of any criminal convictions or cautions which may relate in any way to suitability for the post.

The CV should contain:

  • Contact details;
  • Relevant qualifications;
  • Relevant background/experience;
  • References

The application deadline is Friday 20th September 2024. Email and postal applications should be received by 11:59pm on that date.

Email applications should be sent to: jack.dingley@manuelbravo.org.uk

Postal applications are also accepted and should be sent to:

FAO: Jack Dingley

Manuel Bravo Project

Unity Business Centre

26 Roundhay Road

Leeds

LS7 1AB

Interviews will be scheduled for the week commencing 23rd September 2024.

If you have any enquiries about the post please feel free to get hold of us by emailing jack.dingley@manuelbravo.org.uk

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