Job Ad: Manuel Bravo Project are recruiting for a Senior Immigration Worker/Solicitor and Immigration Caseworker (P/T)

The Manuel Bravo Project are recruiting. We are looking to expand our casework team and seek two new members of staff to provide free, quality legal advice in relation to Asylum and Immigration matters. The roles offer Hybrid working, but are mostly based at our offices in Leeds.

We are an award-winning team with an excellent track record of providing free advice to those who need it most. In particular we are very proud to offer representation with appeals for those who cannot access, or who have been denied legal aid.

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

The project consists of an in-house casework team undertaking our 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.

If you would like to be part of our journey; please consider joining us in either of the following roles;

Senior Immigration Caseworker/Solicitor

Salary: NJC Pay Scale point 35 – £44,724 per annum (37.5 hours full time)

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week (part time hours negotiable)

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

We seek an experienced level 3 registered OISC Caseworker or, ideally a IAAS L2 accredited advisor/Solicitor to provide representation for asylum seekers for appeals and further submissions. We would also expect the post-holder to advise individuals attending our Outreach services on a regular basis.

The successful candidate 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, will be necessary from time to time.

Immigration Caseworker – Part time

Salary:

• NJC 22 37.5 hrs at £30,323 (24 hrs pro rata) OISC Level 1
• NJC 25 37.5 hrs at £34,964 (24 hrs pro rata) OISC Level 2
• NJC 35 37.5hrs at £44,724 (24 hrs pro rata) OISC Level 3

Hours: Part time – 24 hours per week

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

Deadline for receipt of applications: 13/12/2024 at 11:59pm

Contact about role: caroline.wilson-brown@manuelbravo.org.uk (Caroline Wilson-Brown, Head of Casework)

Job description

We seek a level 1-2 registered OISC Caseworker to provide advice and assistance on Immigration and Asylum Matters, mostly with Further Submissions. We would also expect the post-holder to advise individuals attending our Outreach services on a regular basis.

The Caseworker 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, will be necessary from time to time.

How to apply?

Please download our job description and person specification here:

https://manuelbravo.org.uk/join-us/

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 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 13th December 2024. Emailed applications should be received by 11:59pm on that date.

Email applications should be sent to: caroline.wilson-brown@manuelbravo.org.uk

If you have any enquiries about either post please feel free to get hold of us by emailing caroline.wilson-brown@manuelbravo.org.uk.