Resettlement & Integration Support Worker

JULIAN HOUSE; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Resettlement and Integration Support Worker, empowering refugees and asylum seekers in South Gloucestershire. You'll provide tailored support to help individuals achieve independence, including access to healthcare, education, and employment. This role offers great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, including training opportunities and generous leave. Be part of a supportive team committed to making a difference.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Sliding salary scale with annual increases

Wellbeing support, including free counselling

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discounts at charity shops

Generous pension scheme

Access to healthcare professionals

Supportive culture valuing staff feedback

Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Understanding of complex needs of asylum seekers and refugees.

Responsibilities

• Leading coordination of multi-agency support for individuals or families.
• Supporting access to schools, English classes, and suitable housing.

Skills

Effective communication

Engagement skills

Job description

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and annually help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.

If you’re seeking a role with real job satisfaction, great career prospects, and a competitive benefits package, you might be the person we’re looking for!

Job Role:

Resettlement and Integration Support Worker

Salary:

£15,141 (FTE £25,235)

Hours:

22.5 hours per week

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

South Gloucestershire

The Role:

This role is within our Refugee Resettlement team. You will support and empower individuals and families resettling in South Gloucestershire. Your support will be client-centred and tailored to each individual’s needs, including access to healthcare, education, housing, benefits, and meaningful occupation. You will equip individuals and families with the knowledge and tools to become fully independent in the UK.

Overview

The role has three elements:

1. Supporting a caseload of Homes for Ukraine clients.
2. Supporting a caseload of newly recognised refugees.
3. Running drop-in sessions across multiple hubs in South Gloucestershire supporting all resettling communities, including asylum seekers.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading professional coordination of multi-agency support for individuals or families, including organizing and leading meetings with supporting professionals.
• Supporting access to schools, English classes, suitable housing, welfare benefits, healthcare, wellbeing services, employment, and training.
• Assisting families with benefit applications, financial understanding, and income management.
• Promoting client involvement in decision-making and service development.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• A valid UK driving license and access to a personal vehicle; business insurance required for travel roles.
• Effective communication and engagement skills with individuals and families with diverse, specific, cultural, and complex needs.
• Understanding of the complex needs of asylum seekers and refugees who have experienced trauma.

Please see the full job description for more details.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Career development opportunities and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators.
• Sliding salary scale with annual increases for the first three years.
• Wellbeing support, including up to six free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• 27 days annual leave, plus an extra day off for your birthday, increasing to 30 days after four years, plus bank holidays.
• Staff discounts at Julian House charity shops and bike workshops.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to healthcare professionals and discounts on health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme.
• A supportive culture valuing staff feedback, with regular supervisions and reflective practice sessions.
• Eligibility for the Blue Light Card with discounts on numerous brands.

Our Ethos:

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to an inclusive culture, with an active Inclusion & Diversity group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups and those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you require special access or support during the application process, please contact us. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.

DBS Checks:

All client-facing roles require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction does not necessarily prevent employment; decisions depend on offence relevance. Please contact us to discuss any convictions. All data will be handled according to our Data Protection Policy.

Get in Touch:

For questions, contact George (Recruitment Specialist) at [e-mail]. We look forward to your application!

Please note: We reserve the right to close vacancies early once suitable candidates are found. We recommend applying promptly to avoid missing out!