Refugee Resettlement Officer M506

**Salary**

£29,064 to £31,022

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full time

**Date posted**

24/10/2025

**Job reference**

1882

Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is an ambitious and dynamic organisation with a strong focus on supporting communities, looking after the environment, and creating a thriving economy.

We are customer focused, both internally and externally. We are looking for the latest member of the CBC team to deliver our aims and values.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the Refugee Resettlement Team to support refugees resettled across Leicestershire and Rutland. **This is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026 with the possibility to extend.**

**The role**

The Refugee Resettlement Officer will be responsible for providing effective integration and orientation support for individuals and families who have been resettled in the UK. The individuals supported through this service may have complex needs and you will provide practical and emotional support to help them adapt to life across Leicestershire and Rutland.

So, if you have:
Experience in delivering a high-quality service supporting positive outcomes for relocated individuals or families who speak English as a second language.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to use appropriate discretion to address complex situations.Ability to manage a demanding case load and to plan and prioritise effectively in order to achieve targets and meet deadlines.Ability to work in partnership with external agencies to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable families.Good written communication skills including the ability to produce clear and concise support plans and reports.

then this role might be for you.

Please note that this job requires the post holder to work across the County and Rutland and attend meetings at various different locations.

Secondments will be considered, please ensure you have your Line Manager’s approval to apply.

**What we offer**

There are many benefits to working with us:

- The Council offers generous annual leave of between 22 and 27 days of leave depending on grade and length of service,plus bank holidays;
- agile working for many roles;
- opportunities for professional development linked to many roles,
- and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

The Council strongly believes a diverse and inclusive workforce helps make our services better. We value the individual strengths of each colleague and the potential they bring.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and have achieved the AFC’s Employer Recognition Gold Award.

Colleagues are also actively engaged through our Staff Forum and groups such as our Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

**About the Council**

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.

Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together

**About Charnwood**

We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in. Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.

At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in the UK. It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.

No Agencies please.