Ealing Law Centre (London) – Immigration Caseworker

Ealing Law Centre (London) – Immigration Caseworker

• Job title: Immigration Caseworker
• Location: Hanwell Community Library – London Borough of Ealing – W7
• Salary: £30,000 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time

As part of ELC ’s West London Homelessness Projectwith the London Councils, the main function of this role is to provide immigration advice and representation to non–UK people sleeping rough or destitute in the Northwest London sub-region. Ealing Law Centre – ELC, is a partner in a partnership led by North Kensington Law Centre -NKLC, who will be working with supporting organisations, including local authorities and homelessness organisations within our region. As part of the project, we are committed to supporting non–UK rough sleepers in or around Ealing. To that end, the postholder will engage effectively with referral organisations and travel to outreach locations as required.

Applicants are invited to apply at the earliest opportunity. Ealing Law Centre will close this call for applications if we receive a large number of applications or a suitable candidate applies.

Whilst the post is open to all, we are particularly keen to attract candidates who are from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the law and who have experienced of some of the issues many of our clients’ face.

Ealing Law Centre is an award-winning and highly respected law centre, providing specialist legal advice and representation to our local community. We have built a strong reputation for innovation in our services, and we strive to reach members of our community who are most in need. We are based at Hanwell Community Library and provide legal services from the heart of the community.

Our current areas of work are in, housing, immigration, and welfare benefits. Our Immigration team provides legal advice which falls within the scope of legal aid. Our projects include a Home Office-funded project to provide assistance for vulnerable individuals to make applications for eVisas. We also secure grant funds to provide advice in matters which are out of scope for Legal Aid.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

1. Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) registration – Level 1 or above (formerly known as OISC Level 1 or above)

2. At least two years experience of delivering specialist immigration casework services for vulnerable groups

3. Experience of working with homeless migrants

4. An Enhanced DBS certificate issued within the last 12 months or willingness to obtain one

We are looking for someone who is accredited to Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) registration – Level 2 or above (formerly known as OISC Level 2 or above). The Immigration Caseworker will support us to deliver services under the West London Homelessness Project.

The post holder will provide high quality advice and casework under the Homelessness Project in all categories of immigration, asylum, nationality law. S/he will be able to demonstrate empathy and be committed to improving the wellbeing of those that are socially excluded. They will thrive being part of a small team and be enthusiastic and solution focussed and help to support our clients and the wider local community.

How to Apply:

Complete the online application form below or download and send your completed application to hr@ealinglaw.org.uk with the subject heading Application for Immigration Caseworker 2025. Please also consider filling in our equal opportunities monitoring form either online or download a copy.

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