Asylum, Refugee and Migrant Community Integration Worker, 37hpw

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking an Asylum, Refugee and Migrant Community Integration Worker on a 3-year fixed term contract (37 hours per week) to support individuals and families who have sought asylum or are part of resettlement programmes in South Tyneside.

You will provide practical support, guidance and signposting, work within a case management framework, and liaise with partner organisations to help families settle and access services.

Qualifications

• The role focuses on asylum, refugee and migrant community integration support.
• Experience working with displaced individuals and families is beneficial.
• Ability to work within a case management framework and liaise with partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support, advice and guidance to individuals and families seeking asylum or part of resettlement programmes.
• Signpost to and liaise with organisations involved in family support and integration.
• Work within a case management framework to coordinate services and follow up.

Job description

Asylum, Refugee and Migrant Community Integration Worker, 37hpw

(Early Help Service, South Tyneside)

£34,811 pa

Fixed Term contract for 3 years due to Funding

The post will provide effective support to individuals and families who have been displaced and are now living in South Tyneside.

You will be responsible to provide effective support, advice and guidance to individuals and families who are or have been seeking asylum, or from varying resettlement programs. As well as signposting to and liaison with all organisations currently working with families requiring support. As the postholder you will be expected to work within a case management framework.

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, 29 October 2026

Interviews will take place on 24 and 25 November 2026