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Job Ad: Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton are recruiting for an Accredited Immigration Supervisor/Solicitor
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JOB TITLE: Immigration Supervisor/Solicitor
LOCATION: Flexible (Office/Remote working)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Immigration Services Manager
CONTRACT: Permanent, full time (35 hours)
SALARY: £29,174-£35,411 p.a
START DATE: To be confirmed
TO APPLY: Your CV & covering letter should be sent to jobs@cabb.org.uk, clearly stating the role you are applying for.
Role Profile
| Key accountabilities | Key elements & tasks |
| Immigration Law Advice and Research & Campaigns Work | Undertake detailed assessment of immigration/ asylum matters |
| Deliver immigration/ asylum related legal advice via the full range of communication channels available, appropriate to the needs of the service and clients | |
| Proactively manage a caseload of clients, ensuring advice is delivered in line with quality expectations and deadlines are met | |
| Prepare any necessary case papers and ensure that these are correctly recorded along with key dates, information etc. in the format as required | |
| Prepare for and represent at hearings, where appropriate | |
| Provide accurate and timely data into databases and case management systems, while supporting ongoing data developments | |
| Deliver second tier support to paid staff and volunteers and other LCAs on appropriate Social Welfare Issues | |
| Support our research and campaigns work through various channels including case studies, data collection and client consent | |
| Working as part of a team | Supervise (up to 4) of the immigration team including formal 1:1 and informal supervision and support |
| Conduct monthly independent file reviews on advisers based on their level and ability, providing timely feedback | |
| Be an active member of the wider team, acting and supporting colleagues in a collaborative way | |
| Promote best practice across the team | |
| Regularly provide technical support & supervision to colleagues as and when required | |
| Provide feedback to line manager on performance issues/ training needs of advisers as and when arise | |
| Act as a specialist resource on immigration law to advisers working across CABB | |
| Input and assist with training of the immigration team in conjunction with the immigration services manager | |
| Performance, Personal Management and Administration | Take ownership for monitoring own workload e.g. proactively reviewing when new cases are taken on, progress on current cases, outcome of completed cases and quality control, with minimal supervision |
| Work flexibly across the service, ensuring support/ cover for administrative tasks as required | |
| To comply with operational management systems of supervision, objectives, appraisal and induction | |
| To comply with data collection procedures and reporting to ensure effective recording of performance monitoring, outcomes and client information | |
| Service Development | To be (one of) the nominated LAA immigration supervisors for CABB |
| To assist with the development of the service locally, regionally and nationally, publicising work as and when necessary | |
| Work with colleagues to maintain a positive working and learning environment, in which equality and diversity are well managed, dignity at work is upheld and volunteers achieve their full potential | |
| Carry out other tasks within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the role | |
| Training | Undertake the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) supervisory exam at the next available date (if not already a holder of this qualification) |
| Ensure your own accreditation/ training requirements is reviewed/ met including obtaining CPD, as required. | |
| Ensure through reading, training and consultancy, that your own level of knowledge around money advice law is up-to-date and that this is disseminated as appropriate | |
| To identify your own training needs in conjunction with the designated lead/ supervisor and be prepared to undertake appropriate training | |
| Deliver training (internally and/or externally), either through formal training sessions, or ‘on the job’ coaching to colleagues | |
| Other duties and responsibilities | Liaise, as appropriate, with relevant outside agencies (voluntary and statutory), other Local Citizens Advice offices and other stakeholders |
| Be an active member of the wider team, acting and support colleagues in a collaborative way | |
| To present a professional appearance, help maintain an orderly working environment, and act at all times to uphold the good reputation of Citizens Advice | |
| To comply with all published organisational policies and procedures | |
| Work flexibly to undertake such other reasonable duties and responsibilities | |
| Please note that this job description does not constitute a ‘term and condition of employment’. It is provided only as a guide to assist an individual in the performance of the job and is not included to be an inflexible list of tasks. The Citizens Advice Service is a fast-moving organisation and therefore an employee’s duties may be varied from time to time. The post holder accepts that they may be required to work flexibly and undertake any other work or duties as may reasonably be required, within the scope of and commensurate to the nature of the post. | |
Person Specification
(all criteria are essential unless otherwise indicated)
| Experience (through paid or voluntary work) |
| Experience of delivering immigration law advice in a social welfare context |
| Experience of working within the remit of a Legal Aid Agency contract (desirable) |
| Experience of working within an advice and information organisation within the third/ charity sector (desirable) |
| Experience of flexible working, according to business need, while balancing multiple priorities and managing a high workload |
| Experience of managing a high workload, while achieving key milestones |
| Experience of delivering supervision/ mentoring and supporting colleagues to improve |
| Experience of communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of people |
| Proven experience of using Microsoft Office, and/ or web-based databases/ platforms (desirable) |
| Knowledge |
| Understanding and awareness of the relationship between immigration and other areas of Social Welfare Law |
| Demonstrable understanding of recent changes in Immigration Law, in particular with regards to refugees and victims of trafficking |
| Literate and numerate to the level required by the tasks |
| A thorough understanding of professional boundaries and the issues surrounding confidentiality, data protection and information assurance |
| Qualifications and Training |
| Accredited to at least OISC Level 2/ IAAS Senior Caseworker, at time of application (evidence required) |
| To hold, or demonstrate a willingness to achieve, IAAS Supervising Senior Caseworker level |
| A commitment to continuous professional development (CPD), including a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in required areas |
| Skills and Abilities |
| Ability to interpret regulations and explain them to clients and colleagues and to produce clear advice and empowerment |
| Ability to work on own initiative, without close supervision and proactively manage a varied workload, ensuring deadlines are met |
| Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deal appropriately with a range of people via face-to-face, telephone and digital communication methods |
| The ability and willingness to liaise with outside agencies, and build effective working relationships with local and regional partners |
| Excellent verbal, written & numerical skills |
| Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy |
| Ability to demonstrate a professional manner at all times |
| Ability to solve problems on own initiative, with awareness of impact on wider service delivery, staffing |
| Ability to work on own initiative, proactively manage a varied workload, ensuring deadlines are met |
| Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deal appropriately with a range of people via face-to-face, telephone and digital communication methods |
| The ability and willingness to liaise with outside agencies, and build effective working relationships with local and regional partners |
| Additional Factors |
| Ability and willingness to work as part of a team and a commitment to collective team responsibility |
| Understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and principles of the Citizens Service in which equality and diversity is embedded throughout |
| Ability to use cloud based systems and IT packages, including, word processing, spreadsheets and email (maintain one or more electronic diary/diaries), and the ability to use or learn to use other packages as necessary |
| Awareness that Citizens Advice clients are at the heart of everything we do |
Please note that the successful candidate will be offered the job subject to suitable references and an enhanced DBS check.
We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage.
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