Refugee Housing Support Worker

Path; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Plymouth is seeking a Refugee Housing Support Worker to assist refugees at risk of homelessness in finding and maintaining housing. Responsibilities include building relationships with landlords and supporting clients in transitioning to long-term accommodation. The role offers a full-time position with flexible options and generous benefits, making a significant impact on those in need.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick and maternity pay

Blue Light Card discounts

Ongoing learning and development

Responsibilities

• Support refugees at risk of homelessness to find and maintain housing.
• Build relationships with landlords, hosts, and partner agencies.
• Assist clients moving from temporary to long-term accommodation.

Job description

Refugee Housing Support Worker

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week will consider part time
Contract: Fixed Term until March 2028

Responsibilities

• Support refugees at risk of homelessness to find and maintain housing.
• Build relationships with landlords, hosts, and partner agencies.
• Assist clients moving from temporary to long-term accommodation.

Why Work for Path?

• Be part of a friendly, dedicated team tackling homelessness head-on!
• Every day your work will change lives.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced sick and maternity pay
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Ongoing learning and development

How We Recruit

As we’re recruiting for several frontline roles, please indicate on your application which positions you’d like to be considered for. You can select all roles or highlight any preferences. Our approach is flexible and strengths-based, and we’ll work with you to match your skills and qualities to the role where you can make the greatest impact.

Recruitment Event

23 January 2025

We’ll lightly screen applications before inviting candidates to our recruitment event. Our aim is to make the process as inclusive as possible and meet a wide range of people who share our values and commitment. If you need any adjustments to attend, please let us know when you apply.

• Stage 1 (10:00 – 12:00): Learn more about Path, meet members of our team, and take part in short group exercises and reflective activities.
• Stage 2 (12:00 – 14:00): Candidates who show a good fit for the roles and our values will be invited to a more in-depth interview that afternoon.

How to apply

Application Deadline: 9:00, Monday, 19th January 2025

Apply now: https://www.pathdevon.org/about/work-with-us

Please complete our standard application form. If you prefer, you may submit a short video or audio statement for the ‘Individual Statement’ section instead of writing it. The rest of the form will still need to be completed in text.

Path is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.