Job Description
Job Purpose:
To lead and manage hosting schemes across Derby, Nottingham, and Derbyshire, including the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. The role involves ensuring effective delivery, compliance, and coordination of hosting services, while providing strategic oversight, operational leadership, and support both Hosts and Guests.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Support for Refugees and Hosts
* Facilitate initial reception, orientation, and support for guests.
* Provide advice on benefits, housing, health, education, and employment.
* Accompany individuals and families to appointments as needed.
* Support guests in tenancy, registering for utilities and accessing relevant services.
* Facilitate introductory meetings and regular placement reviews between hosts and guests.
* Monitor progress of placements, troubleshoot issues, and provide ongoing support to Hosts and Guests
Promoting Integration and Independence
1. Encourage engagement in community activities and Upbeat Communities’ programs where appropriate.
2. Foster empowerment through relationships based on mutual respect and trust.
3. Liaise with local authorities, referral agencies and stakeholders for smooth registration and referrals.
4. Collaborate with social housing providers and other part...