Refugee Resettlement Support Officer

Islington Council; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a Refugee Resettlement Support Officer to enhance the lives of refugees in London. This role involves delivering vital integration support, overcoming challenges in casework, and fostering independence among individuals. The council is committed to creating an inclusive environment, promoting equality, and ensuring that all residents can thrive. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and empowerment, and make a significant impact on the lives of those seeking sanctuary. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to meaningful change in a diverse community.

Benefits

Up to 31 days leave per year

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive pay

Excellent local government pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Local discounts from restaurants and shops

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering integration support and overcoming casework challenges.
• Ability to work innovatively in refugee resettlement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver integration support aligned with government standards.
• Help individuals achieve independence through dedicated support.

Skills

Integration support

Casework management

Problem-solving

Cultural awareness

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Job description

About The Role

Islington Council is proud to provide sanctuary and welcome to refugees arriving in the UK through government funded resettlement programmes. As the programme in Islington develops, we need a Refugee Resettlement Support Officer who can:

• Deliver integration support in-line with government grant funding requirements and service standards
• Overcome casework challenges and help people towards their independence
• Work tenaciously and innovatively in support of our dedicated refugee resettlement service

You will join a service that is dedicated to challenging discrimination, racism and inequality through an inclusive, informed and empowering approach for all residents. By working for a Borough of Sanctuary, you will gain experience about how councils can best work to enable successful integration, build social cohesion and tackle other challenges people might face because of cost-of-living, housing or other pressures.

If you have the right skills and experience, and an ambition to establish Islington Council’s reputation as the leading council for refugee resettlement and humanitarian housing responses, please apply!

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you

We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Recruitment information

It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination.

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject to a basic DBS check and 3 years referencing.

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.