Refugee Resettlement Worker
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
17/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 30/03/2023 23:59
Salary:
Grade 9 £31,099 to £34,723
Employment Location:
Seaham or Crook Offices
Further Information
Do you have experience of preventing homelessness and/or providing housing support to vulnerable clients? Can you bring knowledge of the resettlement/humanitarian support? We would love to hear from you if you are answering yes.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will be responsible for working with refugee families resettled within County Durham.
You will provide practical and emotional support to refugees assisting with issues around finances, health, housing, life skills, personal safety, legal/family reunification issues, parenting, ESOL and employment enabling them to live successfully in the community and reduce barriers to employment.
We encourage you to contact Rebecca Angus via email at rebecca.angus@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need a NVQ Level 4 or equivalent and be able to demonstrate relevant experience providing intensive support to individuals and/or families including developing and delivering planned interventions.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held either Wednesday 6 or Thursday 7 April 2023.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESREG@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764 / 264778
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days (from 1 April), a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
If you would like to know more, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.