Children's Adviser - Regional CM20042026

Location

Hybrid- Bristol/ Swindon// Somerset

Vacancy Type

Fixed Term, Part-time

Hours per week

28

Application Deadline

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Salary

£ 32 598 ( pro rata)

Job Profile

Job Profile document

Job Summary

The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute.

We have offices across the UK where our Services teams provide support to refugees at local level.

Inclusion and accessibility

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.

Our Values

Our values underpin everything we do:

• Inclusive: We are inclusive. We work with - not for - refugees and people seeking asylum, so they have an equal voice, co-producing projects and ensuring their expertise and experiences are at the heart of what we do.

• Collaborative: We are collaborative. Working with others is a priority in order to have the collective impact that is vital to achieve policy and practice reform.

• Courageous: We speak out when we see injustice, cruelty and unfairness. We always stand up for what we believe is the right thing to do to transform the experiences of those seeking protection in our country.

• Respectful: We are respectful of all those we interact with. We treat everyone – our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners and people we disagree with – with the same respect, professionalism and understanding.

The Independent Unaccompanied Asylum Seekers Support Service (IUSS) is a Home Office contracted service to offer independent advice and support to separated asylum seeking children with particular reference to: the asylum process, child trafficking, slavery & exploitation, access to legal aid, understanding their child in care rights, signposting & referring children to the relevant statutory and voluntary agencies. The IUSS work with local authorities and other agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and that the appropriate services and correct advice is provided to asylum seeking children in their care.

The postholder will work in the ‘best interest’ of the child as part of a multicultural team providing high-quality, tailored advice to separated asylum seeking children and professionals. They will have a clear understanding of the experiences and needs of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, sound understanding of key legislation impacting this child client group and the ability to work in a professional and boundaries manner with excellent communication skills. The role requires the ability to deliver one to one and large group briefings, both face to face and on line via Microsoft teams with the effective use of interpreters. Proficient IT, administrative and casework skills are required for this post and the ability to meet contractual KPIs. The work will range from one-off pieces of advice to more intensive follow up casework with a child and other professionals. The postholder will be required to deliver outreach services, and as required, will act as the responsible adult for a child in their HO asylum interview. The postholder will be expected to manage the competing demands of their workload , CPD and time effectively.

For more information please contact: claire.murphy@refugeecouncil.org.uk