Refugee Resettlement Support Worker
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Please See Advert Text
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
20/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 30/03/2023 23:59
Salary:
Grade 7 £25,878 to £29,439 pa (pro rata)
Hours per week:
37 & 18.5
Employment Location:
Seaham or Crook Offices (hybrid working options available)
Further Information
We are looking for 2 X full time Support Workers and one part time to work 18.5 hours per week. These roles are temporary until 30 April 2024.
Do you have experience of supporting vulnerable groups? Are you able to deal with issues sensitively and confidentially? If so, we would love to hear from you.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
These post are to support the delivery of Durham’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme.
You will provide comprehensive support to individuals and families fleeing Ukraine to enable them to live successfully in the community.
You will also provide advice and guidance to the hosts who are sponsoring the families/individuals and where necessary assist with accessing independent living.
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 3 or equivalent along with experience of working in a similarly challenging role.
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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POST WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH NORTH EAST JOBS, INCLUDING YOUR INVITE TO INTERVIEW IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOTIFICATION FROM DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK AS YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.