Post No. POSN004987 - Resettlement Team Leader An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Connected Communities team and applications are invited for the post Resettlement Team Leader. If you think you would be a good fit for our team, we would love to hear from you. The Connected Communities team covers resettlement, mainly working in Newport, but with some work in Monmouthshire, supporting people with their new lives in the UK. The team also covers community cohesion for the Newport and Monmouthshire area. We are looking for a person with the drive and commitment to lead our Resettlement team on a day-to-day basis. The successful candidate will: • Ensure effective delivery of the government resettlement programmes • Lead a team of resettlement workers to provide high quality services which support clients to achieve independent lives • Develop working relationships with a range of internal and external partners • Support the development of the migration strategy and policy, including the Inclusive Cities and County of Sanctuary programmes • Take the lead on developing initiatives to break down barriers to inclusion and integration • Have proven ability to maintain databases and complete reports • Be a highly proactive team player. We thrive on a can-do approach to service delivery. Please be aware that there is some regional working associated with this post and the expectation will be that you are able to work across Newport and Monmouthshire as needed. Currently the team is based in the Newport office and is expected to work in the office at least two days a week. If you would like to discuss the post before applying, then please contact Jane Harvey, Connected Communities Manager on jane.harvey@newport.gov.uk for an informal chat about the position. We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role. Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK. Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together Ein gwerthoedd - Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd