Head of Service – Asylum Seekers and Displaced People, Grade CSRA (£73,434 - £80,437)

Your Croydon; Croydon; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local government council in Croydon seeks a Head of Service for Asylum Seekers and Displaced People, responsible for implementing and supporting initiatives for vulnerable individuals. The role involves coordinating multi-agency responses to ensure the welfare and health of those affected by trauma. This opportunity is perfect for candidates experienced in social care and community services.

Responsibilities

• Support the needs of displaced people in Croydon.
• Coordinate the Council’s response to assist asylum seekers and individuals from various resettlement schemes.

Job description

Head of Service - Asylum Seekers and Displaced People

Grade: CSR A (£73,434 - £80,437 pa)

Full time / 36 hours

The Asylum Seekers and Displaced People team is a new service developed to support the needs of displaced people in Croydon. Working within the Future Croydon plan and its commitment to connect with residents and transform services, the service coordinates the Council’s cross-cutting response to support displaced people in Croydon who have arrived through Visa or Resettlement Schemes or are accommodated in Home Office (NASS) accommodation.

Displaced people arrive in Croydon through various routes, including the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, Afghan Humanitarian Schemes, ARAP, ACRS (now ARP), family reunification, and sponsored visas. Some arrive seeking asylum. All these individuals have experienced war or persecution, leading to trauma affecting their physical and mental health and wellbeing. To date, Croydon has welcomed over 700 people through the Homes for Ukraine Programme, 40 people through Afghan resettlement schemes, and currently hosts approximately 1,200 asylum seekers in Home Office accommodation.

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Closing date: Sunday 22 June 2025 @ 11.59pm

Equal opportunities

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.