We are looking for an empathetic, dedicated Immigration Adviser (IAA -- formerly OISC -- Level 1 or above) to provide immigration advice and help with casework for migrants facing discrimination, harassment or other harms in Belfast.
You must already be qualified as an immigration adviser via the IAA.
The advice service:
Rights & Security International (RSI) is setting up a new basic immigration advice service for migrants most in need of urgent, free advice and casework. Our research indicates that Northern Ireland is an immigration advice desert, with not enough free, high-quality immigration advice to serve its diverse population.
The focus of this project will be advising people who otherwise have no access to legal advice and support.
We will offer basic immigration advice for the pilot version of this project and aim to begin with a small number of clients before gradually expanding.
Requirements:
Skills and experience:
* At least two years of experience giving immigration advice and a good knowledge of immigration and asylum law.
* Experience in professional, independent and impartial service delivery.
* Experience in maintaining a caseload in line with IAA requirements regarding the conduct of cases, file management and supervision.
* A demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to clients effectively, both verbally and in writing.
* Experience in working effectively with interpreters while supporting clients.
* Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
The successful candidate must be based in Belfast.
Please tell us if you are fluent in any languages other than English.
Application process:
To apply, please answer the screening questions and submit your CV via Charity Job.
You must have a right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role.
Short-listed candidates will be invited for an online interview. Finalists will be asked to complete a writing test requiring approximately one to two hours of drafting time.
If you have accessibility needs, please contact us at the address listed on our website to request an adjustment to this process.
About us:
We are a charity working to end human rights abuses that governments commit in the name of national security, including in Northern Ireland, where we have a deep history. We challenge religious, racial and gender bias in national security policies; promote government accountability and transparency; and advocate for justice for victims of human rights violations. Throughout our 35-year history, we have worked to end discrimination and have served minoritised communities.
We offer flexible working, and we particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of being migrants or asylum-seekers in the UK. We will consider all applications on an equal-opportunity basis.