Support & Integration Officer

Support & Integration Officer

Birmingham, West Midlands

About 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 Support & Integration Officer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

- Salary of £25,749 per annum

- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays

- 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 inspiring opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated professional with experience working with asylum seekers or refugees to join our client's impact-driven organisation.

As part of the team, you'll be at the forefront of challenging societal inequalities, working closely with a diverse group of professionals united by a shared commitment to empowerment and inclusivity.

So, if you're looking for the chance to grow personally and professionally while positively impacting the community, then apply today.

The Role

As a Support & Integration Officer, you will provide dedicated advice and guidance to refugees, helping them successfully integrate into their new communities.

Conducting thorough assessments, you will create personalised support plans tailored to each individual's needs, offering advice and assistance on areas such as housing, finance, employment and social connections.

You will also facilitate connections with internal and external services, ensuring each person has access to comprehensive resources to support their resettlement.

Additionally, you will:

- Organise group trips and house meetings to promote community involvement

- Develop partnerships with external organisations to advance refugee needs

- Manage and maintain accurate case records

About You

To be considered as a Support & Integration Officer, you will need:

- Experience working with asylum seekers or refugees in a voluntary or paid capacity

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

- Experience creating support plans and completing needs assessments

- Experience and knowledge of working with people with complex/multiple support needs

- Experience and capability to support refugees in the UK

- An understanding of the importance of safeguarding in relation to working with vulnerable adults

Due to the nature of this post, an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for successful applicants, but only with their prior consent.

Closing Date: 22nd November 2024

Other organisations may call this role Support Officer, Resettlement Advisor, Immigration Advisor, Refugee Advisor, Refugee Support Advisor, Refugee Support Officer, Integration Advisor, or Helpline Practitioner.

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