Facilitator - Communities for Afghans (North)

About us

The Refugee Council is the nation s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute.

Our Values

Our values underpin everything we do:

• Inclusive: We are inclusive. We work with - not for - refugees and people seeking asylum, so they have an equal voice, co-producing projects and ensuring their expertise and experiences are at the heart of what we do.
• Collaborative: We are collaborative. Working with others is a priority in order to have the collective impact that is vital to achieve policy and practice reform.
• Courageous: We speak out when we see injustice, cruelty and unfairness. We always stand up for what we believe is the right thing to do to transform the experiences of those seeking protection in our country.
• Respectful: We are respectful of all those we interact with. We treat everyone our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners and people we disagree with with the same respect, professionalism and understanding.

About the role

The Communities for Afghans Facilitator will lead initial engagement and develop ongoing positive collaboration with Community Sponsor Organisations (CSOs) in the 2 regions in which we are the Principle Sponsor for this programme.

Day-to-day work will include planning, relationship-building, vetting, finance management, assurance and advice. They will be instrumental in securing and supporting matches between Community Sponsor Groups and Afghani families on the Communities for Afghans programme. They will also support the ongoing relationship between the CSOs and often vulnerable families to ensure successful and safe outcomes for all parties.

Staff benefits

To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including:

• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Work Life Balance Policies
• Employer-Sponsored Volunteering
• And more.

Let s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK - apply on our website today.

Closing date: 21 November 2025.

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.