Refugee Resettlement Worker

23 months contract with a South London based Local Authority

Job Summary:

To assist refugees placed or moved into the Southwark area to resettle in the UK. Service streams include the Homes for Ukraine Scheme Afghan Resettlement Scheme Syrian Resettlement Scheme and Southwarks response to the Streamlined Asylum Process.

The work includes facetoface outreach work with vulnerable migrants as well as report writing and recording of actions undertaken.

Key Duties/Accountabilities:

Undertake welfare checks of evicted service users.

To provide advice and support to Service users evicted due to SAP.

To act as a Single Point of Contact for refugees and service providers/stakeholders.

To conduct holistic needs assessments with individuals and families and create a plan of

Support.

To provide support and advice around and referral to appropriate health services DWP

bank accounts education access to employment housing etc.

To work directly with individuals and families in helping them gain the knowledge and skills

then need to move on to independence.

To identify potential special needs/community care needs and refer to Local Authority as

needed.

To support individuals and families to develop connections with the local community.

To prepare for eventual additional individuals/families being evicted by planning ahead for

such an occurrence.

To support the Management team in coordinating the Council s response to SAP.

To handle own administration efficiently and develop administrative systems which ensure the smooth running of assignments.

To undertake any other appropriate duties as requested.

Essential Experience Required:

Experience of working with vulnerable groups and proven ability to understand and advice on complex areas of legislation and policy.

Experience of working cooperatively with volunteers.

Experience of working with refugee resettlement.

Additional information to note:

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

3 positions are available.

The closing date for this position is ASAP.