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Eastleigh, Hampshire (On-site)
2705.39 miles
£23,775 per year rising to £25,027 plus excellent benefits
Full-time
Permanent
Job description
Resettlement Support Worker
Hampshire
£23,775 rising to £25,027 plus excellent benefits
Permanent
Full Time (Monday - Friday 9am-5pm)
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you are able to empower people every day to develop their skills and move towards independence?
Do you enjoy working in an environment where every day is different to the next? Then this could be the role for you.
Our client has an opportunity for a Resettlement Support Worker to join their team supporting refugees to settle into the UK.
You will help them to settle into their accommodation, access local services and reduce isolation. You will love helping others, have a listening ear and have the ability to adapt how you speak to suit your audience. You will be creative, find solutions to problems, and support refugees to feel safe in their new environment.
Some of your duties will include:
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Implementing refugee needs assessments and risk management plans
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Supporting refugees with advice on housing and related matters
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Liaising with housing and other agencies on behalf of refugees
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Assisting with welfare benefit issues, helping source household goods via various schemes and utilising any funding available
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Supporting refugees liaising with gas & electricity suppliers and other suppliers as necessary
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Being a key contact for refugees when they are experiencing difficulty
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Working with interpreters, colleges, training agencies, employers, Job Centre plus to help the client have access to training, education, voluntary work, work experience
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Organising and encouraging refugee participation in the community
What you will bring:
Previous experience in this type of work is not essential but you will have a real passion for wanting to work with refugees. Your values will match theirs, you will be committed to helping others and enjoy the real job satisfaction that this brings.
You will need to hold a full driving licence with access to a car as the role is based out in the community.
You will have:
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Clear verbal and written English
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Good IT and keyboard skills
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Polite, assertive manner, ability to self -motivate
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Passion for working in a client/customer facing role
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Knowledge of the benefits system and tenancy legislation
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Have an interest and genuine concern for refugees, homelessness and related issues
They reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Staff benefits, support and development
Their benefits include:
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Pension with life cover
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Generous holiday allowance
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Extra mile awards for outstanding work
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Work offers including discounted shopping vouchers, days out and holidays
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Cycle to work scheme
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Confidential employee assistance programme including access to counselling
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Employee voice – their Staff Council
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Recruitment referral scheme
They support and develop their staff by providing:
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A comprehensive induction and training programme
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Management training
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Trauma-informed care training
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Specialist training, coaching and development opportunities linked to personal development plans
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Access to accredited qualifications
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Mental Health First Aid training and provision
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Access to counselling psychologists via their Psychology Service
If you want to make a real difference to our client’s lives, and work as part of a friendly, supportive team, they would love to hear from you!
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Posted on: 22 April 2024
Closing date: 06 May 2024 at 23:59
Job ref: TWO998287
Tags: Support Worker,Social Work
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Refugee Council
East Riding of Yorkshire (On-site)
2512.27 miles
£30,296 – £33,945 (Grade 5)
Full-time
Contract
Job description
The Organisation
Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.
Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed. Today, 27 million refugees and 84 million displaced people around the world are in need of safety and dignity and to be made to feel welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system.
Context and Purpose of the Job
The resettlement team provides advice and support for resettled refugees to help them access services and mainstream provision and establish community links. Working closely with local stakeholders and in partnership with other voluntary sector agencies running similar services across the UK, the Refugee Council resettlement team promotes both the integration and independence of this group.
The Refugee Council has agreed to work in partnership with Migration Yorkshire and Local Authorities across Yorkshire and Humberside to deliver the regional resettlement programmes.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To enable newly arrived refugees to identify their needs and aspirations and play an active role in fulfilling them.
- To assist resettled refugees in developing and taking part in social, cultural, recreational and other community activities.
- To develop community development initiatives that promote links between resettled refugees and the wider community, including established refugee communities.
- To promote the successful integration of resettled refugees through community initiatives that may include key factors such as health, employment, housing, education and training.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 25 April 2024.
Posted on: 11 April 2024
Closing date: 25 April 2024 at 23:59
Tags: Advice, Information,Advocacy,Support Worker
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Refugee Council
Hull, Kingston upon Hull (On-site)
2511.52 miles
£30,296 – £33,945 (Grade 5)
Part-time (21 hours per week)
Contract
Job description
The Organisation
Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.
Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed. Today, 27 million refugees and 84 million displaced people around the world are in need of safety and dignity and to be made to feel welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system.
Context and Purpose of the Job
The resettlement team provides advice and support for resettled refugees to help them access services and mainstream provision and establish community links. Working closely with local stakeholders and in partnership with other voluntary sector agencies running similar services across the UK, the Refugee Council resettlement team promotes both the integration and independence of this group.
The Refugee Council has agreed to work in partnership with Migration Yorkshire and Local Authorities across Yorkshire and Humberside to deliver the regional resettlement programmes.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To enable newly arrived refugees to identify their needs and aspirations and play an active role in fulfilling them.
- To assist resettled refugees in developing and taking part in social, cultural, recreational and other community activities.
- To develop community development initiatives that promote links between resettled refugees and the wider community, including established refugee communities.
- To promote the successful integration of resettled refugees through community initiatives that may include key factors such as health, employment, housing, education and training.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 25 April 2024.
Posted on: 11 April 2024
Closing date: 25 April 2024 at 23:59
Tags: Advice, Information,Advocacy,Support Worker
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