Advice and Support Worker (1 year post)
At GARAS, we stand alongside refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants as they rebuild their lives. We re a medium-sized, trauma informed and compassionate organisation, and we re looking for someone with experience in advice work who s ready to take on a meaningful challenge to join us as an Advice and Support Worker. This one year post offers the successful candidate the chance to join a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who work in a fast moving environment where no two days are the same. You ll provide vital advice and advocacy - helping clients to navigate complex immigration and welfare systems. You will maintain GARAS'' Adv What you ll do Provide independent, impartial advice on immigration and welfare issues (including housing, benefits, health, education, training and employment). Advocate for clients, liaising with agencies such as the Home Office, Migrant Help, local housing providers, health and social services, and other statutory or voluntary organisations. Maintain clear, professional boundaries and ensure confidentiality at all times. Work closely with the Advice Manager, team members and volunteers to deliver a consistently high quality advice service. Keep accurate, up to date case records compliant with GDPR and AQS (Advice Quality Standards). Stay informed about policy changes and new resources relevant to immigration, asylum and welfare advice. Beyond the day to day Support volunteers involved in advice work. Take part in supervision, team ..... full job details .....
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