Leaving Care Support and Integration Officer 18

Post: Leaving Care Support and Integration Officer (18+)

Department: Support and Integration Team

Reports to: Senior Support and Integration Team Leader

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 – 5:00

Salary: £26,003

Location: Bristol, BS5

About the organisation

Their vision is to empower refugees and migrants who reside in the UK to lead self-sufficient and ambitious lives.

They are a social enterprise comprised of a diverse group of strategists and researchers led by lived experience. They provide tailored integration services that not only help individuals, but also disrupt the systems that have entrenched inequalities in our society.

They have a track record of delivering effective support services that give refugees and migrants the tools they need to succeed. In 2021 alone, they have helped 1000+ people to achieve their personal goals and lead fulfilling lives in their new country.

By working with the organisation, you will be supporting refugees and migrants to build a better, brighter future. 

Purpose of job

The Support and Integration Officer (Care Leavers) role sits within the Support and Integration Team which is an integral part of the organisation; the ideal candidate will be responsible for providing excellent standards of support, as well as quality information advice and guidance, to enable the independence of young Refugees and Asylum Seekers who have come through the care system and are now living in their 18+ supported housing.  The organisation is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join their dedicated support and integration team. This role requires resilience, creativity and a willingness to work flexibly in order to meet the needs of both the organisation and their tenants.  

Key Responsibilities

Support:

• Completing a person centred support plan and risk assessment for each client taking into account existing Pathway Plans and all referral information received from Child Services and the referring body.
• Ensuring that the plan of support is reviewed regularly according to internal policy.
• Giving advice and support on a range of issues including Statutory entitlements, housing and Home Choice, finance, education, welfare benefits, employment, health, as required.
• Reporting to and working with line manager to resolve any issues or complex cases.
• Supporting people with budgeting / registering with care providers / creating social networks / accessing move on accommodation advocacy / independent living skills and Education, Employment and Training.
• Signposting to other relevant external agencies and referral partners as appropriate in order to develop the clients support network.
• Undergoing training in asylum and immigration law and legislation linked to Children's welfare.
• Supporting clients to access legal services such as solicitor and Law Centers.
• Developing links with external organisations or agencies to promote the specific needs of clients and create opportunities for partnership working.
• Effectively managing a designated caseload of individuals, who will be new Care Leavers (18+) that hold either Refugee Status or are still in the asylum system.
• Working in collaboration with Personal Advisers to develop client’s independent living skills.
• Keeping accurate records and maintaining case files to a high standard using our CRM.
• Fully participating in team meeting, staff meetings, training sessions, supervision and any other relevant forum or communication processes.
• Organising house meetings when necessary and visiting our tenants both at their properties and in the community.
• Completing online or paper forms for employment, welfare benefits etc. Adhere to professional practice standards and legislation, including confidentiality, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion policies.
• Work with social workers, Personal Advisers, colleagues, and other health and social care professionals and multi-agency networks where relevant.
• Any other tasks commensurate with the role.
• As some properties are quite far from the office access to a vehicle and a full drivers licence is essential.

This list is not exclusive or exhaustive. You may be asked to carry out other duties deemed necessary by your line manager.

Next Steps:

By clicking ‘apply’ you will be taken to our client’s job advert on the Recruiterwise job portal, where you will see further details and can complete your application to the organisation directly.

Due to the nature of this post, an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for successful applicants, but only with their prior consent.

Applicants need to have right to work in the UK and access to their own vehicle for business use to be considered for this role. Our client may close this role early, so please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.