Jobs

BRR is starting an innovative new project funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation to provide advice and support to children and young people (up to the age of 25) subject to immigration control in care/leaving care.  As well as providing direct support to young people, the project will empower and enable young people to be involved in advocating for strategic change and will facilitate a Forum for organisations working across Bristol with people subject to immigration control.

BRR is, therefore, recruiting to the 2 roles outlined below to deliver this project:

Young People’s Immigration Adviser/Project Manager

• Hours – 26.25 hours per week
• Salary – NJC Point 29-33 – starting salary £18,779 (£26,470 Pro-Rata)
• Fixed term contract – 2 years
• Closing date: 4th September 2018 at 5pm     (Interviews – 19/20 September 2018)

The ideal candidate will be OISC Accredited, have experience of project management, delivering high quality advocacy and advice services, and of managing staff.

We particularly welcome applications from people of refugee background.

For an application pack please download below or request by email to applications@bristolrefugeerights.org

Advisor/Project Manager – letter to applicants
Advisor/Project Manager – Job Description
Advisor/Project Manager – Person Specification
Advisor/Project Manager – Application form

Young People’s Advocate

• Hours – 37 hours per week (full time)
• Salary – NJC Point 26-28 – starting salary £23,866
• Fixed Term Contract – 2 years
• Closing date: 4th September 2018 at 5pm     (Interviews – 19/20 September 2018)

The ideal candidate will be OISC Accredited (Level 1) or willing to obtain, have experience of providing 1-1 support through mentoring, casework, advice and/or advocacy and be committed to supporting young people to push for change.

We particularly welcome applications from people of refugee background.  We will also consider requests for Job Share.

For an application pack please download below or request by email to applications@bristolrefugeerights.org

Advocate – letter to applicants
Advocate – Job Description
Advocate – Person Specification
Advocate – Application form

For further information about either role, please contact info@bristolrefugeerights.org or BRR office on 0117 9145480  

Bristol Refugee Rights Policies on Safeguarding of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults

Bristol Refugee Rights (BRR) is committed to safeguarding all the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we come into contact with.  BRR considers that safeguarding the welfare of child and young people is the paramount consideration in every situation and all staff, trustees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.  It is the duty of all those working with and for BRR to ensure that they have appropriate procedures to safeguard the wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults and protect them from abuse.

Bristol Refugee Rights operates Safeguarding Policies for the purpose of protecting Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults.  In accordance with these policies, and with our recruitment policy, we practice “Safer Recruitment”. All staff members are required to undergo Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service DBS checks.  Enhanced DBS checks are also required for all Trustees and are for some volunteers depending on the volunteer role.

All staff, volunteers and trustees are required to undergo regular training on child protection and safeguarding.  We are also vigilant to prevent abusers gaining opportunities – as staff, volunteers, trustees or visitors – to access those whom we regard as vulnerable, whether or not they come under any formal definition of vulnerability.

Our Policies on Safeguarding can be viewed here: Child Protection/ Adults

BRR Statement on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

BRR aims to be an anti-discriminatory organisation committed to the promotion of equality and diversity and, in line with the Equality Act 2010, the elimination of all forms of discrimination on grounds of any of the following ‘protected characteristics’:
 age
 disability
 gender reassignment
 marriage and civil partnership
 sex
 pregnancy and maternity
 race or ethnicity
 sexual orientation
 religion and belief

BRR will also not discriminate on grounds not covered by the Act such as immigration status, socio-economic disadvantage and trades union activity, and will encourage compliance with the Human Rights Act 1998.

You can read our policies on:

• Equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Recruitment and Selection Policy