Immigration Adviser

Brushstrokes community project has been providing advice and support for asylum seekers, refugees and new communities for the past 24 years. We require an experienced OISC accredited Immigration Advisor (Level 2 or 3) to join our growing team as part of a Justice Together Initiative funded project in the West Midlands.
With a detailed understanding of immigration law, strong advice and drafting skills you will ensure individuals understand their rights under UK immigration law and are assisted in resolving their immigration matters. Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and communicate complex information to clients that enables them to make informed decisions on their options, you will have a track record that demonstrates a client centred ethos in your work.

Possessing good administration, planning, evaluation and communication skills you will have the ability to develop strong and effective relationships with other agencies. With an understanding of the needs of new migrant communities a commitment to equality, diversity and the inclusion health agenda, you will be experienced in the delivery training and presentations to audiences who may not have English as a first language and to local and regional immigration networks.

22 hours per week.
Fixed term until 31st March 2025 with the possibility of extension.
SCP 26 - 32 (£16,906 - £20,549 per annum) depending on experience., The ethos of welcoming the stranger is at the core of the Brushstrokes Community Project. This role will be fully committed to this ethos and promote and adhere to our values including: to show compassion for people, respect for individuals and uphold their dignity, to challenge injustice, to continue to improve quality, to work collaboratively and to work with people's strengths to achieve their potential.
Father Hudson's Care is a committed employer that proactively pursues our ambitions for equality, diversity, and inclusion in all that we do, building on our core values.
As a reward for your dedication to our services we offer the following Benefits:

• Employee suggestion scheme accessible via intranet


• Online Payslips


• Excellent free online and face to face training to help develop and enhance your skills


• Investing in our employees enhancing developmental opportunities


• Monetary Long Service Awards Recognition


• Enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service funded by the Society.


• Supported and bespoke full induction programme


• Enhanced Society Sick Pay and Statutory Sick Pay upon qualifying period


• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlements.


• Group Company Pension Scheme upon qualifying period.


• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support on personal and professional matters.


• Refer a friend scheme with financial rewards.


• Charity Workers Discounts