H&T 2364 - G4 Refugee Resettlement Programme Adviser (604544) - 2364-418943114

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a Refugee Resettlement Advisor to manage refugee resettlement programmes and lead a trauma-informed team. This permanent role offers a salary range of £52,992 - £57,885, with additional benefits such as a Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working options. The ideal candidate must have experience in integration programmes and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Employee discounts and wellbeing schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with integration programmes and asylum challenges.
• Willingness to achieve necessary registrations within 2 years.
• Ability to handle safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse programmes related to refugee resettlement.
• Provide leadership to a trauma-informed team.
• Deliver specialist housing support based on needs.
• Support new arrivals across South Lanarkshire.

Skills

Experience and knowledge of refugee resettlement

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications for management support

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join South Lanarkshire Council, one of Scotland’s largest and best performing local authorities, leading our well established and successful Asylum and Refugee Service.

View the Refugee Resettlement Advisor job profile. This is a permanent role with 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Salary: £52,992 - £57,885 per year.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of diverse and complex programmes related to refugee resettlement and integration.
• Provide hands-on and strategic/operational leadership of a trauma-informed team.
• Be the first point of contact for guidance and advice internally and across Community Planning Partners.
• Deliver intensive and specialist housing support based on need and adapt to flexible working patterns.
• Support and develop the team, new arrivals and households across South Lanarkshire.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience and knowledge of refugee resettlement and integration programmes; understanding of asylum requirements and No Recourse to Public Funds challenges.
• Relevant qualifications to provide management support or willingness to work towards achieving them within 2 years of taking up the post (the team is registered with the Scottish Social Services Council and Care Inspectorate).
• Must have or be willing to obtain the appropriate registrations and checks (PVG Scheme, if applicable) and be able to discuss gaps in employment with arrangements for a foreign police check where applicable.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a range of stakeholders across organisations.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme and other benefits including up to 33 days annual leave, public holiday entitlement, sick pay, and flexible working options.
• Employee discounts and a range of wellbeing and support schemes (Cycle to Work, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program).
• Equal opportunities employer; support for armed forces community; eligible candidates may be guaranteed an interview if they meet minimum requirements.
• Note: This role is a regulated position; applicants must meet safeguarding requirements and disclosures.

Application Process

Please apply online. Do not submit CVs. If you require to submit additional information, upload it under supporting documents. All correspondence will be via your email address. Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace and complete Skills and Qualifications either via the ME tab on Fusion or via the application form section titled “Review Skills and Qualifications”.