Immigration Support Worker - Rough Sleepers Team

Immigration Support Worker - Rough Sleepers Team

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Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for Immigration Support Workers to work within The Rough Sleepers Team across the borough of Slough.

Pay Rates: £32.00 - £42.00 per hour Umbrella Rates.

Information the Role:
Immigration Support Worker to join our Rough Sleeping team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing essential support to individuals experiencing homelessness, with a particular focus on those facing immigration issues and challenges accessing public funding. Your primary objective will be to help them access the fastest route off the streets, including facilitating local or international reconnections. In addition, you will be required to join outreach sessions, either during early morning (5-9 am) or late at night (9 pm‑12 am) to target those sleeping rough and support them to engage with available services.

• Provide guidance and assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness with immigration issues, including those without access to public funding or those without an immigration status in the UK.
• Assess the immigration status of clients and identify available options and pathways for regularization.
• Collaborate with immigration solicitors, immigration charities and organisations to ensure clients receive accurate legal advice and support.
• Join outreach sessions, either during early morning (5‑9 am) or late at night (9 pm‑12 am) to target those sleeping rough and support them to engage with available services.
• Develop and maintain individualised support plans for clients, taking into account their needs and facilitating the fastest and most suitable housing options, which may include emergency shelters, transitional housing, or more permanent solutions.
• Coordinate local or international reconnections for clients who have family or support networks in other locations.
• Work with relevant agencies and organisations to secure housing and transportation for clients.
• Advocate for clients within the immigration system and other relevant agencies to ensure their rights and needs are met.
• Provide information and education to clients about their immigration rights and obligations.
• Offer resources and referrals for language classes, job training and other services to support client self‑sufficiency.
• Collaborate with the Rough Sleeping team and partner agencies to provide holistic care for clients.
• Attend team meetings, conferences and training sessions as required.
• Communicate effectively and share information to ensure a coordinated approach to client care.

• Relevant experience in outreach work or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in providing support to individuals experiencing homelessness and immigrants with complex needs.
• Knowledge of immigration laws and processes, including those related to asylum, visas and refugee status.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with cultural sensitivity and empathy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and data‑management systems.
• Fluency in languages other than English is a plus.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of client confidentiality and data protection.

• 24‑hour one‑on‑one specialist consultant based within your geographical area.
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  Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme.
• Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4
  
  Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact the Care Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).