To work with Praxis fundraiser and Advice team in fundraising for hardship fund. To produce quarterly operational reports for Commonweal and attending related meetings, ensuring fluent communication between both organisations. To work with London Hosting Network, Street Legal and other relevant networks promoting best practice and building capacity in meeting the needs of destitute migrants with NRPF. Work in an environment which is subject to frequently changing circumstances and conflicting priorities and in which support is not always readily available Work with colleagues in Praxis in maintaining its commitment to human rights, community development and best practice in working with vulnerable migrants. To support, train and manage volunteers in carrying out specific housing roles. Undertake other duties which may be required by Praxis from time to time. Application = A; I = Interview Person Specification Essential or Assessment Desirable Method Education and qualifications 1. A relevant qualification in one of the following disciplines: D A housing, community work, advice giving or social work Knowledge 1. Experiences of undocumented migrants living in the UK E A + I 2. Legislation and public service provision relating to E A undocumented migrants and social policy 3. Knowledge of housing, homelessness and community care law, E A policy and issues. 4. Knowledge of HMO regulations E A Experience 5. Minimum of two years experience working in housing projects E A 6. Management of accommodation and liaison with occupants E A + I 7. Working with refugee and migrant communities in the UK or E A + I other marginalised group E A + I 8. Experience of working with families, including children E A + I 9. Experience of facilitating group activities and meetings E A + I 10. Experience of managing a budget E A +I
To work with Praxis fundraiser and Advice team in fundraising for hardship fund. To produce quarterly operational reports for Commonweal and attending related meetings, ensuring fluent communication between both organisations. To work with London Hosting Network, Street Legal and other relevant networks promoting best practice and building capacity in meeting the needs of destitute migrants with NRPF. Work in an environment which is subject to frequently changing circumstances and conflicting priorities and in which support is not always readily available Work with colleagues in Praxis in maintaining its commitment to human rights, community development and best practice in working with vulnerable migrants. To support, train and manage volunteers in carrying out specific housing roles. Undertake other duties which may be required by Praxis from time to time. Application = A; I = Interview Person Specification Essential or Desirable Assessment Method Education and qualifications 1. A relevant qualification in one of the following disciplines: housing, community work, advice giving or social work D A Knowledge 1. Experiences of undocumented migrants living in the UK 2. Legislation and public service provision relating to undocumented migrants and social policy 3. Knowledge of housing, homelessness and community care law, policy and issues. 4. Knowledge of HMO regulations E E E E A + I A A A Experience 5. Minimum of two years experience working in housing projects 6. Management of accommodation and liaison with occupants 7. Working with refugee and migrant communities in the UK or other marginalised group 8. Experience of working with families, including children 9. Experience of facilitating group activities and meetings 10. Experience of managing a budget E E E E E E E A A + I A + I A + I A + I A + I A +I
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