Refugee Support Officer
Wolverhampton
The Organisation
Our client helps people who have migrated to this country with support, advice and guidance.
Mission
Our client’s mission goes beyond individual support; they seek to address the imbalance in society with housing and services.
They are now looking for a Refugee Support Officer to join them on a full-time basis on a one-year fixed-term contract, working 40 hours per week.
Your Rewards
- Salary of £27,000 per annum
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Flexible working
- Employee Recognition Programme
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social gatherings and staff retreats
- A fully stocked staffroom!
This is a rewarding opportunity for a support professional with experience in guidance, advocacy or culturally sensitive roles and a background of working with people with complex or multiple support needs to join a passionate team.
In this highly fulfilling role, you will have the chance to channel your skills into work that truly changes lives, guiding refugees and migrants on their journey to independence and helping them build brighter, more confident futures.
What's more, you'll be supported every step of the way with tailored training, a collaborative and compassionate team, and the chance to grow your career and help our client make an even greater impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Refugee Support Officer, you will provide advice and guidance to residents on their housing options.
Working on a one-to-one basis with residents, you will create person-centred action plans, set goals, and provide vital support around housing options, affordability, and property searches.
You will help to develop residents’ independent living skills, offer advice on finances and employment, and deliver group workshops that prepare them for the next stage of their journey.
Alongside this, you will build strong links with local authorities, estate agents, housing associations, and referral partners to expand opportunities and address residents’ needs.
Additionally, you will:
- Signpost individuals to external agencies and referral partners
- Maintain accurate case records and use the CRM system effectively
About You
To be considered as a Refugee Support Officer, you will need:
- Experience of providing advice, guidance, advocacy and culturally sensitive support
- Experience of working with people with complex or multiple support needs
- Experience of assessing, managing and reviewing needs and risks
- Current knowledge of homelessness and housing options in Wolverhampton
- The ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Confident Microsoft skills (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle
The closing date for this role is 23rd September 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Housing Support Officer, Integration Support Officer, Refugee Support Worker, Housing Adviser, or Resettlement Support Officer.
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