Refugee Resettlement Officer

Do you want be part of a team that inspires change and has the interests of the community at its heart? Are you seeking a new challenge to help shape and develop a new team in the delivery of refugee resettlement services? Then North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) has a great opportunity for you to join us a Resettlement Officer., The Refugee Resettlement Team provides a range of specialist support to meet the needs of families and individuals resettled or those looking to resettle in North Northamptonshire through various refugee resettlement programmes, such as the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), Homes for Ukraine or under the nationwide Asylum Dispersal Policy., We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Refugee Resettlement Officer with drive, initiative and confidence. Reporting to the Refugee Resettlement Team Leader, you will deliver bespoke advice and support services to our asylum seeking, refugee and resettled clients resident across North Northamptonshire. This is a truly unique opportunity to be part of this exciting journey of service transformation across the county. This is a wide-ranging role which will require you to work with directorates throughout the Council and beyond, including community groups and organisations, and voluntary sector partners.

Your main focus will be on supporting our clients through individually tailored practical casework, such as sourcing legal representation, enrolling onto ESOL classes, dealing with maintenance issues with their homes, supporting with tenancies, benefits, GP/hospital registrations, support to find employment, and supporting with mental health and trauma related issues etc).

You will also be key in ensuring that our clients receive targeted advice and assistance regarding their situation to enable them to carry out their responsibilities, understand their rights and adapt to life in the UK.

• Experience in delivering high quality bespoke support services supporting positive outcomes for individuals and families.



• Experience in working with people who speak English as a second language



• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral



• Possess an abundance of drive and determination


It would also be beneficial for you to have:


• Understanding of immigration policies and procedures, specifically in relation to asylum seekers and refugees



• Second language skill(s) i.e. Ukrainian, Russian, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Georgian, Arabic, Somali, Tigrinya, Kurdish Sorani and Kurmanji



• Experience of delivering resettlement support to refugees and asylum seekers under the various official UK resettlement programmes
  
  Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we provide a wide range of services to our residents and the growing number of businesses based locally. As a Council, we are passionate about providing high quality services to our communities, residents, and businesses. This means we need to employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people. As a new unitary authority, we are excited with the opportunity we have in building the Council of the future with our local communities. The Council is creating a "one team" culture which will be central to our future approach and will build the solid foundations needed to drive future service improvement., We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.


Our priorities are:

• helping people live active fulfilled lives


• caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities


• enabling a thriving and successful economy


• leading on a green and sustainable environment


• ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live


• providing modern public services


Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.

Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.


• a competitive salary


• a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.


• opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council


• generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days


• agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.