Resettlement Officer - ABS44515

Aberdeenshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a dedicated professional to manage refugee family resettlements. The role involves delivering support and guidance to families, helping them adapt to life in the UK. This fixed-term position requires a commitment to quality service, a valid driving license for home visits, and clearance through Disclosure Scotland.

Qualifications

• Experience managing support for refugee families.
• Ability to handle complex challenges during resettlement.
• Valid driving license required for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the resettlement of refugee families.
• Support families with appointments and challenges during resettlement.
• Provide intensive support for the first 12 months.

Skills

Support for refugees

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Description

To work with services, partners, new Scots and welcome communities, to resettle refugees and those seeking humanitarian protection, into Aberdeenshire.

The role is to manage and deliver the resettlement of refugee families into Aberdeenshire tenancies, support families with appointments and complex challenges arising from the resettlement process also advise and support clients with adapting to life the UK and provide intensive support to clients in the first 12 months of resettlement

This role will require home visits so requires a current valid driving licence.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This post is a fixed-term post for a period of 12 months from the start date in post.

Informal enquiries to: Elizabeth Percival - 07771975235

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Requirements

This post requires a Disclosure Scotland Check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of this check being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.