Volunteering
The fantastic team of volunteers at BRR is fundamental to the work of the organisation. Without the energy and commitment of volunteers we simply could not deliver our services.
Would you like to join our Advice Team? We are looking for an Advice Worker to start as soon as possible.
BRR’s Advice Team provides specialist advice in Bristol for people needing to claim asylum, who have an asylum claim pending, or who have been refused asylum. Staff members support a team of volunteers in carrying out this advice work.
Most of our casework involves:
Many of our clients are homeless and destitute, and we work closely with voluntary and statutory sector partners to alleviate destitution, and provide advice and casework to support people to realise their rights and entitlements.
This is challenging but rewarding work. BRR has clear boundaries in terms of what work we deliver and how we expect staff to work with members so comfort with working within boundaries is vital for this role. In addition, many of the people we work with have experienced trauma. At BRR we are developing our trauma informed practice so an interest in being part of this journey and developing trauma informed skills is a must. BRR also recognises the impact that this work can have on our staff. We have a number of support systems in place to support staff to reduce the risk of vicarious trauma.
Whilst we would like the new post holder to have knowledge of UK immigration and/or asylum systems, we do not require specialist knowledge of Home Office asylum support rights and processes, as training can be provided.
We believe BRR is a great place to work and would like to invite anyone who is interested in this post come along to an online session between 1pm and 2pm on Tuesday 22nd April. If you would like to come along please email sally@bristolrefugeerights.org and we can let you have the details.
Further information about this role, including the job description and person specification are in the Recruitment Pack which you can download below. If you would like to apply please download the application form, read the guidance carefully and return the completed form to
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 1st May at 9:00am
(Interviews – Tuesday 13th May)
Experts by experience – support with applications
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network (www.ebeemployment.org.uk), which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources at https://www.ebeemployment.org.uk/ebe which may help in preparing your job application.
In line with our recruitment procedures all disabled applicants and applicants from a refugee or asylum seeking background will be offered an interview if they fully meet the person specification of this post. We think our organisation will be stronger with greater diversity and welcome applications people of all backgrounds as we believe that each person brings their own valuable experiences to what we do. If you would like to discuss how your particular experience or skills might translate into the criteria set out for this job please don’t hesitate to contact us.
If you are applying for this role and you have experience of seeking asylum you may find some practical tips and useful information on this website – https://www.ebeemployment.org.uk/
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 Policy/ Safeguarding Adults Policy
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’:
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: