Leaving Care Support and Integration Officer

Leaving Care Support and Integration Officer

Bristol

The Organisation

Our client is a social enterprise with a clear vision - to empower refugees and migrants in the UK to lead self-sufficient and ambitious lives. They bring together a diverse team of strategists and researchers, driven by their own lived experiences, to provide tailored integration services. Their mission goes beyond individual support; they actively challenge and disrupt the systems that perpetuate inequalities in society.

They are now looking for a Leaving Care Support and Integration Officer to join them on a temporary, fixed-term basis from the end of February to the beginning of June, working Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

The Benefits

- Salary of £26,003 per annum (pro rata)

- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata)

- Pension

- Flexible working

- Employee Recognition Programme

- Training and development opportunities

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Social gatherings and staff retreats

- A fully stocked staffroom!

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience of working with young people in a support service setting to advance their career with our client's critical organisation.

In this rewarding role, no two days will be the same and you'll be making a real difference to the lives of deserving individuals who have worked hard to obtain their right to be in the UK. Our client has a clear vision to integrate refugees into UK society and you'll be a vital part of enabling young people to thrive.

You'll discover an array of excellent benefits as well as a focus on professional development, ensuring you are supported in your professional life and aided in your personal one.

So, if you're passionate about supporting individuals to live independently and thrive, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Leaving Care Support and Integration Officer, you will support young refugees and asylum seekers who are living in our client's supported housing.

Working with young people aged 18 and above who have come through the care system, you will develop person-centred support plans and provide advice on housing, employment, education, independent living and any benefits and services they are entitled to.

You'll manage a caseload of individuals to equip them with the information and knowledge they need to thrive.

Helping young people to access services, you'll show them how to manage finances and provide support in creating social networks, whilst working with colleagues and other professionals to create pathways for long-term success.

Additionally, you will:

- Maintain accurate records and case files

- Conduct community outreach activities

About You

To be considered as a Leaving Care Support and Integration Officer, you will need:

- Experience working with young people in a support service setting

- A commitment to helping young people and adults gain life skills and live independently

- Experience of providing advice, guidance, advocacy, and culturally sensitive support

- An understanding of the impact of trauma on wellbeing and behaviour

- Experience creating support plans, needs assessments, and risk assessments

- The ability to manage and review caseloads, needs, and risks effectively

- Strong organisational and planning skills

The closing date for this role is 15th January 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Leaving Care Officer, Refugee Support Worker, Young Person Support Worker, Integration Support Officer, or Care Leaver Support Worker.

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