Refugee Resettlement Adviser

About Southwark

We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.? Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service DBS check at Enhanced level.

Benefits and more information:

• Grade 8
• Fixed Term for 12 months
• 36 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
• Flexible working options available
• Politically restricted post
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required

In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.

The Role

As a Refugee Resettlement Adviser, you'll play a vital role in supporting newly arrived refugees and vulnerable migrants as they begin their lives in the UK. You'll be the single point of contact for individuals and families, conducting holistic needs assessments and co-producing tailored resettlement plans. Your work will involve:

• Providing face-to-face outreach support in the community
• Collaborating with internal departments and external partners
• Offering practical and emotional support to help clients access housing, healthcare, education, and employment
• Managing a diverse caseload and ensuring regular case reviews
• Staying up to date with relevant legislation and best practices

This is a dynamic, people-focused role where your empathy, problem-solving skills, and commitment to social equity will shine.

About You:

We're seeking someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable communities and has the skills to make a meaningful impact. You should have:

• Experience working with refugees, asylum seekers, or vulnerable migrants
• A strong understanding of statutory and voluntary services
• Excellent communication and research skills
• The ability to manage a complex caseload and work independently in the community
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

If you're motivated, compassionate, and ready to be a part of a team that's changing lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Recruitment Timetable

Advert Closing date: 18/06/2025

Interview date: 01/07/2025

Please note, we reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date indicated above - please apply as soon as possible - we look forward to receiving your application.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

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