Resettlement and Integration Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team as a Resettlement and Integration Officer, supporting migrant communities in Wolverhampton. This role involves helping new residents access essential services, housing, and integration opportunities, making a meaningful impact on their lives. We're looking for a dedicated individual with strong communication and team skills to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in resettlement and integration roles.
• Dynamic and passionate individual.
• Commitment to working with vulnerable communities.

Responsibilities

• Support new and migrant communities to settle in Wolverhampton.
• Work in partnership with various agencies to assist asylum seekers and refugees.
• Ensure fair access to health, economic, and social services.

Skills

Communication

Case work

Teamwork

Solution-focused

Job description

Resettlement and Integration Officer

Salary - £35,235 - £39,513 (Grade 6)

Hours - 37

Contract type - full time fixed term 3 years

Driving required

Communities, Migration Team are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and solution-focused individual to join the team supporting new, migrant, and transient communities.

The team supports new and migrant communities to settle and thrive in Wolverhampton, ensuring all residents benefit from health, economic, and social inclusion through access to services, skills, good quality housing, wellbeing support, and cohesive communities. Working in partnership with various agencies, the team resettles and integrates asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants into the city, ensuring fair access to support, housing, and opportunities.

The role holder will be a key member of our high-paced team. We are looking for someone who is dynamic, passionate, confident in communication, resettlement, and case work, and most importantly, a committed team member dedicated to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people and households.

If you possess the skills and experience to work as part of a passionate team to deliver exceptional outcomes, we look forward to your application.

Note: We do not offer sponsorship and will not interview candidates who do not meet the essential criteria.

For questions, please contact [e-mail]

Our working arrangements

Roles are assigned to fixed, field, or flexible work styles. Some roles are agile, enabling employees to maximize performance and work-life balance. Fixed roles are at a permanent council location, field roles involve working in the community, and flexible roles allow working from home or various locations as needed. Please refer to the Job Description for details on the work style for this role.

A DBS check is required, and driving will be necessary. You will need to provide your Driving Licence, Business Insurance, and MOT during recruitment.

For more information about working at our organization, including our culture, council plan, and policies, click here.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce reflective of our diverse community. We value applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups, believing in the benefits of diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our recognitions include the Disability Confident Gold Award, Stonewall Gold Award, RACE Code Quality Mark, and support for care leavers. We offer a guaranteed interview for applicants meeting the essential criteria, and promote an inclusive culture through staff equality forums. Learn more about these initiatives here.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We treat all applicants fairly, regardless of offending background. The council uses the DBS for relevant roles and does not discriminate based on criminal records. More information is available here.

Employment Information & Support

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Attached documents

Job Description and Person Specification