Refugee Resettlement Officer

**Salary**

£28,163 - £30,060

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full time

**Date posted**

01/04/2025

**Job reference**

1775

**Term: Fixed-term until 31st March 2026, with possibility to extend**

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 newly granted refugees living in the Borough.

**The role**
The Refugee Resettlement Officer (Asylum Dispersal) will be responsible for providing effective integration and orientation support for individuals and families who have been granted asylum 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 in the Borough.

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.

**The benefits of working with us**:

- Agile working for many roles
- Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
- Most services are closed over Christmas
- Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

No agencies please.