Immigration Caseworker

  • Citizens Advice BCP
  • Bournemouth, Dorset
  • Feb 03, 2026
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Job Description

Immigration Caseworker

We are seeking a motivated Immigration Caseworker to train to IAA Level 2 and provide high quality advice to people experiencing immigration issues.

Position: Immigration Caseworker
Salary: £27,089 to £28,783 per annum, dependent on experience
Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Closing Date: Monday 2 March 2026, 9am

About the Role

This role has been created as part of a funded project to train two Immigration Caseworkers to IAA Level 2 and expand local immigration advice provision. Immigration advice is regulated and highly complex, so you will follow a structured training programme while managing an independent caseload with support from a specialist team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working towards an agreed IAA qualification level with a personalised training plan
  • Keeping accurate training and supervision records in line with regulatory requirements
  • Providing face to face and remote immigration advice to local residents
  • Managing a caseload and preparing applications, letters and supporting documentation
  • Liaising with statutory and non statutory bodies on behalf of clients
  • Maintaining clear, compliant and confidential case records
  • Supporting colleagues with immigration related queries
  • Keeping up to date with immigration law, policy and best practice
  • Contributing to service development, reporting and quality assurance
  • Representing the service at relevant meetings and with partner agencies

About You

You do not need previous experience as an Immigration Caseworker, but you must be able to demonstrate the potential to work in a regulated advice environment.

Essential skills and experience include:

  • High level of written and spoken English
  • Strong writing skills for reports, letters and submissions
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail
  • Experience of working with vulnerable people in a sensitive and professional way
  • Confidence using IT systems for case recording and document production
  • Ability to follow procedures and maintain high standards
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive services

Applications are welcomed from people with lived experience of migration.

About the Organisation

The organisation provides free, independent and confidential advice to thousands of people each year across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Services include welfare, benefits, debt and specialist projects such as immigration and hate crime support. The organisation works locally while being part of a national advice network, using evidence from client work to improve services and influence change.

In Return

  • Ongoing training and development
  • Generous annual leave
  • Access to online health and wellbeing resources
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employer pension contributions
  • Life leave policy, including an extra day s leave for your birthday

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Immigration Adviser, Caseworker, Advice Worker, Support Worker, Welfare Adviser, Legal Support Officer, Client Adviser, Project Worker,

If you are organised, motivated and keen to build a career in immigration advice while supporting people at a critical time in their lives, this could be a great next step.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.