The UK government’s resettlement programmes (such as the UKRS, ARAP as well as other UK Resettlement Schemes) support refugees who are selected and processed in the region of origin and brought to the UK with their status already determined. Under this scheme, a specific quota of refugees will be coming to the UK for resettlement.
The Refugee Council resettlement team provides advice and support for resettled refugees to help them adjust to live in the UK, access services and mainstream provision and establish community links. Working closely with local stakeholders and in partnership with other voluntary sector agencies running similar services, the Refugee Council resettlement team promotes both the integration and independence of this group. This post will work with refugees at different stages of the resettlement programme including those who have newly arrived and others who have lived in the UK for up to 5 years.
The Refugee Council has agreed to work in partnership with Migration Yorkshire and Local Authorities across Yorkshire and Humberside to deliver the regional programme. The post holder will be working from the Leeds office covering Leeds, Wakefield, York and North Yorkshire and will report to the Area Manager.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To provide a safe and welcoming environment for refugees ensuring that standards are maintained, monitored and that the service meets all statutory and contractual requirements.
To provide advice and support in line with individual client support plans in relation to accessing statutory, voluntary and mainstream services. This includes education (schools and colleges), welfare benefits, housing and health services.
To assist refugees who may be in a confused or distressed state in understanding systems in the UK and become familiar with their local environment.
To deliver the advice, support, signposting and referrals through various means of communication including in person, group briefings, in writing, phone and video calls.
To support refugees with information about refugee community organisations and local agencies that can assist with longer term support and promote activities that enable integration and engagement with their local community.
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Closing date Sunday 10th July.
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