Job Description

At

Roshni

we support Black and Minoritised victims/survivors affected by domestic abuse including Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse. Set up in 1979, Roshni Birmingham is a leading provider supporting Black and Minoritised communities through their journey to safety, confidence, and independence to live free from violence, abuse and fear.

Roshni is currently recruiting for the following role:

An Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Certificate will be required for all roles.

*All posts are restricted to women due to the nature of the role. Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.

Immigration Support/Outreach Worker

Salary

: 24,750 pro rata

Essential:

Ability to speak one South Asian Language

Location:

Birmingham

Contract Type:

Part time: 22.50 hours per week

Key Purpose of Job

To provide direct support and advocacy to South Asian women victims/survivors of domestic abuse with immigration issues including no recourse to public funds.

The role

To provide individual needs-led information, safety planning, support and advocacy (including sign-posting) for women with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) who disclose their past or current experiences of abuse and who require access to public services. To help establish their immigration history and status. To assist them to gather evidence in support of their immigration applications. To receive referrals and work in partnership with Birmingham NRPF Women's Support Network partners to meet individual needs. To support women to make applications for asylum/LTR/DDV/Indefinite leave to remain as appropriate, and to refer clients to new legal representatives and/or signpost them to other services or agencies where necessary. To develop professional relationships and referral links with Birmingham NRPF Women's Support Network. To advise on or make referrals to other services where appropriate, such as NHS or specialist accommodation. To assist and support women to attend appointments to meet their individual needs. To develop knowledge, confidence and awareness of rights and routes to support for women with NRPF with internal and external partners and agencies. To help with campaigning on NRPF issues. To maintain up to date and accurate records on each case, and to support project monitoring and evaluation and other initiatives or needs, e.g. financial monitoring and research. To carry out administrative tasks (e.g. word-processing, recording information onto database, filing etc.) in support of own work and the team as necessary.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: 24,750.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

working with women affected by Domestic Abuse: 1 year (required)
Language:

at least one South Asian Language (required)
Licence/Certification:

UK Full Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 16/06/2025