Vacancies
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 40 years of experience working with migrant communities and support more than 2,500 people every year. 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.
Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes
· Culture of flexible and hybrid working (where appropriate)
· 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 with service (plus paid Bank Holidays)
· Equal parental leave (incl. 26 weeks on full pay, eligible after 1 year in post)
· Religious/reflective leave, life happens leave and menstrual leave
· Reflective practice for all frontline roles
· Employee Assistance Programme offers counselling and support 24/7
· Workplace Pension Scheme and Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
· Financial wellbeing support, including payroll savings, signposted advice and hardship loans
Job vacancies
Immigration Advisor (IAA Level 2)
Location: Hybrid: Home working, office in Bethnal Green & outreach in London locations
Job Type: Full time - 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term up to 31st March 2026 (possible extension)
Salary: NJC 24 - 25: £ 38,449 - £39,420 inclusive of London Weighting
Deadline: Rolling
Interviews: Offered on a rolling basis
Start date: Ranging from immediate to TBD
We are currently looking for dedicated Immigration Advisers (IAA Level 2) to join our growing team to provide immigration advice and casework to destitute migrants. We will be recruiting on a rolling basis for a number of upcoming roles, one of which is a woman only role, so we welcome applications from women. Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss this further.
If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team who will contact you to discuss how we can help. For further details, please contact Maria Iglesias Head of Operations and Business Development at maria.iglesias@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.
Support worker
Location: Hybrid: Home working, office in Bethnal Green
Job Type: Part-time time - 14 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term up to 31st March 2026
Salary: £33,278 pro-rata, inclusive of London Weighting
Deadline: 30th April - 5 pm
Interviews: 7th May (in person)
We are seeking a dynamic Support Worker to provide holistic support to Praxis clients. You will be part of a holistic support service beyond traditional client assistance, focused on enabling people to navigate the immigration and asylum system independently, and empowering people with lived experience to champion their own cause. Your responsibilities will encompass delivering support in areas such as housing, benefits advice, access to education and employment with the assistance of volunteers.
If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team who will contact you to discuss how we can help.
For further details, please contact 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 how you meet the requirements in the Person Specification. Where relevant, use examples to illustrate how you meet these requirements. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.
Advice Coordinator and IAA supervisor L2 (IAA L3 desirable)
Location: Hybrid (Praxis office in Bethnal Green, and outreach locations)
Job Type: Full time - 35 hours
Duration: Fixed Term until 31st March 2026
Salary: NJC 28, £42,123 (inclusive of London Weighting for London based post)
Deadline: Midday 27th April
Interviews: 1-2nd May
We seek an Advice Coordinator and IAA supervisor IAA L2 (IAA L3 desirable), or solicitor with equivalent qualifications for an exciting position leading partnership projects with Shelter, London Youth Gateway, and the East London Foundation Trust Mental Health Services. The post holder will manage and supervise a team of IAA 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 service delivery, including advice drop-ins and outreach visits in mental health settings.
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.