1. Suffolk Refugee Support - Ipswich, IP1 3EP
2. £21,191 per annum (£26,489 pro rata)
3. 28 hours per week
4. Fixed term contract initially until 30 June 2025
5. Reference: 0581
Suffolk Refugee Support aims to ensure that all asylum seekers and refugees in Suffolk are enabled to live integrated, fulfilled and contributing lives in their new communities. We provide a welcoming environment where clients can access help, advice, support and practical services in order to be healthy and safe and begin to rebuild their lives.
We are seeking a motivated individual to support families and individuals arriving in Suffolk through the Afghan Resettlement Schemes.
You will be responsible for helping vulnerable people fully integrate into their new community by providing a range of support and advice including:
6. setting up benefits and managing finances
7. securing school places and English classes
8. accessing health services
9. encouraging and supporting leisure activities, social groups and meaningful engagement opportunities, training events and courses
10. supporting into volunteering.
You will have a welcoming personality and the ability to adapt to unexpected situations as the work can vary greatly and quickly. You will work equally with men and women and encourage the independence and integration of all individuals into the UK, no matter their personal characteristics.
You will be required to have an enhanced DBS check to be carried out upon commencement of employment. You must be eligible to work in the UK.