Jobs at NNRF
Initial Accommodation Outreach and Liaison Worker
As our Initial Accommodation Outreach and Liaison Worker, you will work closely with colleagues at Nottingham City Council to support asylum seekers placed in initial accommodation across Nottingham. You will provide casework support, advocacy, advice and referrals to clients to ensure they have the best outcomes and support while staying in temporary accommodation
You will consider the needs of clients including health and wellbeing as well as escalating safeguarding issues that arise. You will also empower clients to navigate their circumstances with increased confidence and resilience and have better understanding of the asylum process and expectations around this.
We are looking for someone with a least one year’s recent experience of providing advice and support to refugees and asylum seekers, in a paid or voluntary capacity. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to confidently liaise and negotiate with external partners, in order to gain the best possible outcomes for your clients.
Job Details
Salary: £24,926 per annum pro rata
Hours: Part time (15 per week)
Contract: Fixed Term for 6 months, an extension beyond this is subject to funding
Further information about the role, including what we are looking for, can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification.
How to apply
Please send your CV and cover letter, together with an Equality and Diversity monitoring form, to recruitment@nottsrefugeeforum.org.uk.
Top tip: Your cover letter should be no longer than 2 sides of A4, and show how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria listed on the Person Specification. Please use examples.
Deadline for applications: 23:59 Sunday 28 July 2024
Interviews to be held: w/c 5 August 2024
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
NNRF is committed to equality and strongly values diversity. We would welcome applicants from people with lived experience of the asylum system.