Refugee Support and Integration Officer

Refugee Support and Integration Officer
Bristol

The Organisation

Our client supports refugees and migrants to integrate into the UK and lead self-sufficient and ambitious lives. They use a diverse team to provide tailored integration services and their mission goes beyond individual support to actively challenge and disrupt the systems that perpetuate inequalities.

They are now looking for a Refugee Support and Integration Officer to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.

The Benefits

- Salary of £26,521 per annum
- 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Flexible working
- Employee Recognition Programme
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive, inclusive, and diverse work environment
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social gatherings and staff retreats
- A fully stocked staffroom!

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced support worker with a background of working in a culturally-sensitive setting and with those with complex/multiple support needs to join our client's impactful and values-led organisation.

In this rewarding role, your support and guidance will be transformative to the lives of tenants, making a hugely positive impact on their experience with the organisation and in their new home.

What's more, just as you support tenants, our client will support you, through real development, bold support, and a culture that champions purpose and people.

So, if you want to join a dedicated team committed to redefining how refugees are perceived and integrated in the UK, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Refugee Support and Integration Officer, you will focus on enabling the resettlement and successful integration of refugees.

Joining the Support and Integration Team, you will manage a caseload of tenants providing high standards of support, as well as quality information and guidance. You will carry out pre-tenancy assessments, develop personalised support plans and review these regularly, and ensure culturally-sensitive support is delivered.

Providing advice and support on a range of issues including housing, finance, education, employment, health and immigration, you will assist with budgeting, social networks, training and employment.

Additionally, you will:

- Signpost to other relevant services and agencies
- Organise group trips for tenants
- Forge links with external organisations
- Accompany tenants to appointments with various services
- Visit tenants in their properties and the community

About You

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

- Experience of providing advice and guidance, advocacy, and culturally sensitive support
- Experience and knowledge of working with people with complex/multiple support needs
- The ability to assess, manage, and review needs and risks effectively
- The ability to maintain accurate records and manage a caseload
- Strong organisational and planning skills

The closing date for this role is 13th June 2025.

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

Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to step into this exciting and rewarding role as a Refugee Support and Integration Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.