Immigration Solicitor - #2097518

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.

What you'll own:

• 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.

What you'll bring:

• 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:

You’ll be doing immigration work with a point to it. Every visa secured and every compliance gap closed means a support worker stays in post and an adult with complex needs keeps the consistent, trusted care that helps them live more independently. We’re person-centred about the people we support — and we extend that same respect to the people who join our team.

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.

Other suitable skills and experience includes: Immigration Solicitor, Senior Immigration Solicitor, Business Immigration Solicitor, Immigration Caseworker, Immigration Consultant, Sponsor Licence Compliance Manager, Immigration Compliance Manager, Skilled Worker Visa Specialist, UKVI Compliance Officer, Immigration and Nationality Adviser.