Jobs and Volunteering
About Us
Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face.
We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.
At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants
About our commitment: We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.
Open Roles
Advice Coordinator and OISC supervisor OISC L2 (L3 desirable)
We seek an Advice Coordinator and OISC supervisor OISC L2 (OISC L3 desirable), or solicitor with equivalent qualifications for an exciting position leading our immigration advice provision in Havering and Newham and work in Asylum Support hotels.
The post holder will manage and supervise a team of OISC level 1 and 2 immigration advisors providing specialist immigration advice and casework to migrants at risk in London. You will play a key role in coordinating drop-in services in Havering and Newham as well as working with asylum seekers resident in Asylum Support hotels in Islington.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.
Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes :
A hybrid work model
25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays)
You can buy up to 3 days annual leave each year
A defined contribution pension scheme
Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7.
A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute
If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team on recruitment@praxis.org.uk who will contact you to discuss how we can help. For more information you can contact Daniel Ashwell on Daniel.Ashwell@praxis.org.uk. To apply, send us your CV and cover letter to recruitment@praxis.org.uk demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description marked ‘A’. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.
Deadline midday 22/03/2024. Interviews 25-27th March.
Immigration Adviser OISC L1 (L2 desirable)
We are looking for an energetic Immigration Adviser OISC L1 (L2 desirable) for an exciting position providing immigration advice to individuals and families in Havering and Newham. The project is delivered through funding from Havering and Newham Local Authorities and will include advice and casework for residents who attend One-Stop shop advice sessions and people referred by social services. The project is part of an expansion of the work that Praxis has been undertaking in Havering and Newham and will allow for a greater provision of immigration advice in those areas.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.
Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes :
A hybrid work model
25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays)
You can buy up to 3 days annual leave each year
A defined contribution pension scheme
Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7.
A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute
If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team on recruitment@praxis.org.uk who will contact you to discuss how we can help. For more information you can contact Daniel Ashwell on Daniel.Ashwell@praxis.org.uk. To apply, send us your CV and cover letter to recruitment@praxis.org.uk demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description marked ‘A’. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.
Deadline midday 22/03/2024. Interviews 25th-27th March.
Volunteer Officer
We are recruiting a volunteer officer to coordinate our volunteer-run projects and activities, currently delivered by 60+ committed volunteers. Managed by Praxis support coordinator, the candidate will work with services and function leads to identify and develop volunteer roles responding to the organisation's and service users' needs, with a particular emphasis on volunteer opportunities for people with lived experience of migration. This is a part-time role.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.
Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes :
A hybrid work model
25 days annual leave pro rata, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays)
You can buy up to 3 days annual leave each year
A defined contribution pension scheme
Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7.
A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute
If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team on recruitment@praxis.org.uk who will contact you to discuss how we can help. For further details, please contact Maria Iglesias, Head of Services Operations at Maria.Iglesias@praxis.org.uk or Teya Cooper Support Coordinator at Teya.Cooper@praxis.org.uk. To apply, send us your CV and cover letter to recruitment@praxis.org.uk demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the job description marked ‘A’. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.
Deadline midday 1/04/2024. Interviews 11th April.
Volunteer with Us
Volunteers are vital for Praxis, as they help us deliver much needed services, and support with back-office work. Find all of our volunteer roles on our volunteering page.
If you have any questions you can get in touch with our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@praxis.org.uk