Manuel Bravo Project is currently recruiting for a part-time OISC Level 2 or 3 Outreach Caseworker. The successful candidate will be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of a number of outreach sessions across Leeds and the surrounding areas. They will provide initial legal advice and one off work at these sessions, whilst also maintaining […]
Archive | October, 2019
Employability support for Refugees – PATH Yorkshire
The New Roots Team at PATH Yorkshire offer a number of services for refugees with the right to work in the UK to help step towards future employment. This includes a weekly employability drop in on Wednesdays from 12noon to 2.30pm at the PATH offices in Chapel Allerton (29 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS7 3PD) Individuals […]
Refugee Council Training: Mental Health and Wellbeing; Homeless Applications for single refugees
The Refugee Council has arranged training in Leeds in November 1. Intro to Mental Health and Wellbeing for Refugees and Asylum Seekers. Wednesday 20th November 2019 10am-4pm Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9DX 2. Making Homelessness applications for Single Refugees Training Friday 29th November 2019 9:15am-4.15pm Quaker Meeting House, 188 Woodhouse Lane, […]
EU Settlement Scheme: free Home Office pop up event, 30th October 2019
Via Henriette Mahamane, Leeds Migration Support Coordinator You are invited to the EU Settlement Scheme pop up event in Leeds, where the Home Office will be on-hand to provide information about the EU Settlement Scheme to local residents and organisations. What is the EU Settlement Scheme? If you are an EU citizen, you and your […]
Resource of the week #97: http://migrant.health
How did we miss this? Awesome site by http://doctorsoftheworld.org.uk called http://migrant.health “A tool for everyone in UK primary healthcare working to support new migrant patients, and a community to ask and respond to colleagues.”
Basic Safeguarding in the Community Course, Saturday 2nd November 2019
When? Saturday 2nd November 2019 10am – 12:30pm, Where? CATCH Leeds, ARK, Hovingham Ave, Leeds, LS8 3QY Aimed at learners who want an introduction to Safeguarding before they take the Level 1, if English is not the first language or they need to understand more about what safeguarding means, this is the pre-course for you. […]
Universities of Sanctuary Conference Write-up and Mapping Opportunities for Forced Migrant Students
Presentations and a write-up of the first annual Universities of Sanctuary Conference at York St John University on 4 September are available here https://universities.cityofsanctuary.org/get-involved/uosconference. Dr Rebecca Murray also wanted to draw attention to the Mapping Opportunities available for forced migrant students at UK universities: Sanctuary Scholarships report, published last month
MIgration Yorkshire’s VCS Engagement Day – 5 November 2019, Leeds
Migration Yorkshire are happy to invite you a Yorkshire and Humber VCS Engagement Day on 5 November 2019 in Leeds. This event is aimed at voluntary and community organisations supporting migrants. The event will review the progress since the last VCS Engagement Day in May 2019, and engage on a variety of issues including AAST […]
Exhibition: A City and its Welcome: Three Centuries of Migrating to Leeds
Via Jonathan at LASSN Just in case you missed it, this excellent exhibition at Leeds City Museum continues until January 5th 2020. Many people have come to Leeds to start a new life, including those escaping famine in Ireland in the 1800s, those seeking work opportunities, and today’s refugees arriving in our City of Sanctuary. […]
Resource of the week #96: Rights and expectations: a Home Office guide for Asylum Seekers.
“This guide is for asylum seekers staying in temporary accommodation while their claim for asylum is being assessed, explaining UK rights and expectations and contains important information about: UK culture, values and law health and welfare services staying safe and getting support” You can find links to all these guides here – translated into Albanian […]
Coordinator £21k pro rata for 15/16 hrs wk (negotiable) – Bradford City of Sanctuary
Bradford Cirty of Sanctuary – Coordinator. NJC SCP 11: £21,166 pro rata for 15 or 16 hrs/week (negotiable) + 5% pension contribution Bradford City of Sanctuary aims to increase understanding and support for asylum seekers and refugees as well as opportunities for employment, volunteering and participation in all aspects of life in the city We […]
Free seminar ‘What next for EU citizens and their family members post-Brexit?
Date: 31st October 2019 Time: 1.00pm – 4.30 pm (please arrive by 12.45 for registration and refreshments) Venue: City Exchange, 11 Albion Street, Leeds LS1 5ES (walking distance from Leeds Train Station) This briefing will provide you with knowledge to support EU citizens and their family members who are victims of gender-based abuse to secure […]