Immigration Solicitor

Responsibilities

• Managing our sponsor licence and compliance duties end to end - Sponsorship Management System (SMS), reporting duties, record-keeping and audit-readiness.
• Advising on Skilled Worker and Health & Care Worker visa applications, extensions, changes of circumstance and the impact of evolving Immigration Rules on our workforce.
• Running right-to-work checks and processes , and tightening our systems so they're robust and consistent across every region we operate in.
• Preparing for and responding to UKVI compliance visits , audits and any enforcement contact.
• Being the trusted adviser to HR, recruitment and senior leadership - translating complex rules into clear, practical decisions.
• Identifying risk early and building durable processes , templates and guidance the team can rely on after your assignment ends.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (or Chartered Legal Executive / experienced OISC Level 3 / IAA-accredited practitioner) with a strong business immigration background.
• Deep, current knowledge of sponsor licensing , the points-based system and the Health & Care Worker / Skilled Worker routes - ideally with health and social care sector exposure.
• A track record of handling UKVI compliance and audits with calm authority.
• The ability to hit the ground running
• Clear, human communication: you can give a nervous new starter and a board director the answer each of them needs.
• Sound judgement, discretion and a genuine care for the mission behind the paperwork.
• The practicalities:
• Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid
• Location: Based in Manchester, Birmingham or London, with regular office attendance expected. This is a collaborative, on-site role working closely with our HR and leadership teams.
• Why Transforming Support:
• How to Apply:
• Send your CV and a short note on your relevant experience and earliest availability. We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis and interviewing quickly, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
• Transforming Support is committed to safeguarding and to building a diverse, inclusive team. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks.

Additional Information

Immigration Solicitor Manchester, Birmingham or London On-site / Hybrid Permanent, Full-time Salary negotiable Make immigration work for the people who care: Transforming Support provides person-centred supported living and outreach for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across the UK. The people who deliver that care - our support workers - are the heart of everything we do, and a significant proportion of them join us from overseas. Getting their immigration right isn't a back-office task. It's what keeps our services staffed, our tenants supported, and our promise of quality of life intact. We are need an experienced Immigration Solicitor on a full-time, permanent basis to take ownership of this responsibility and support our long-term plans. Why this role, and why now? We're a growing provider in a sector under intense regulatory scrutiny. Sponsor-licence compliance, Home Office audits and the fast-changing rules around the Health & Care Worker and Skilled Worker routes carry real consequences - for our licence, our people and the vulnerable adults who rely on us. We want a safe pair of hands who can step in from day one, give us confidence we're getting it right, and leave us in a stronger position than they found us.

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