Refugee Resettlement Worker
Job Details
Full Job Description
2-3 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 Southwark's response to the Streamlined Asylum
Process.
· The work includes face-to-face
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.