Family Support Coordinator for Refugees & Asylum Seekers

Refugee Action; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Refugee Action in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated professional to support refugees and asylum seekers. The role involves engaging with clients in a multi-agency context, conducting thorough assessments, and advocating for services with a focus on child-centred care.

You will work to remove barriers, uphold confidentiality, and reflect on practice to continually improve outcomes for those affected by the asylum system.

Qualifications

• Understanding of how the UK's hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected.
• Knowledge and experience of direct work with families with complex needs.
• Experience working within a multi-agency setting and representing client needs to others.

Responsibilities

• Engage with RA clients within a multi-agency framework to coordinate support.
• Conduct thorough assessments using appropriate tools and thresholds.
• Develop and maintain child-centred approaches in service delivery.
• Record data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, ensuring confidentiality.

Skills

Anti-racist practice

Direct work with families

Multi-agency collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Assessment threshold & tools

Reflective practice

Child-centred approach

Inter-personal skills

Teamwork & time management

Written communication & advocacy

Volunteer involvement experience

Confidentiality & impartiality

Data recording & monitoring

Lived refugee experience (welcomed)

Job description

Refugee Action in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated professional to support refugees and asylum seekers. The role involves engaging with clients in a multi-agency context, conducting thorough assessments, and advocating for services with a focus on child-centred care.

You will work to remove barriers, uphold confidentiality, and reflect on practice to continually improve outcomes for those affected by the asylum system.