Migrant Support Worker

Rugby - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

6-Month Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

The Migrant Support Worker plays a crucial role in providing practical emotional and housing-related support to migrant individuals and families facing challenges in settling safely and independently in the UK. This position ensures that households understand their rights access essential services navigate language and cultural barriers and progress toward stable accommodation. The postholder collaborates with Housing Officers statutory partners and community organizations to deliver culturally competent support that enhances wellbeing reduces risks prevents homelessness and fosters community integration.

Responsibilities

Deliver holistic person-centered support to migrant households including those in temporary accommodation.
Build trust with individuals and families who may have experienced trauma displacement or exploitation.
Support understanding of UK systems such as housing welfare health and education.
Arrange interpreter support and use accessible communication to overcome language barriers.
Identify suitable private rented sector (PRS) properties and liaise with landlords and letting agents.
Prepare families for PRS applications affordability checks and referencing processes.
Attend property viewings and support tenancy sign-ups.

Essential Experience Required

Experience working with vulnerable families migrants refugees or individuals with complex needs.
Understanding of housing rights welfare systems and tenancy sustainment.
Experience working in a culturally competent trauma-informed manner.
Arabic speaking desirable.

Essential Qualifications Required

Relevant qualification or training in Housing Social Care Community Development or Support Work (or equivalent experience).

Additional Information

Working hours: 28 hours per week ideally over 5 days but could facilitate 4 days.
Location: Rugby Town Hall primarily on-site with some flexibility.
Basic DBS required.
Bi-weekly payment schedule.

The role closes soon apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The Migrant Support Worker provides practical emotional and housingrelated support to migrant individuals and families who face barriers to settling safely and independently in the UK. The role ensures that households understand their rights access essential services navigate language and cultural challenges and move toward stable accommodation.

Required Education:

6-Month Contract with a Local AuthoritySummaryThe Migrant Support Worker plays a crucial role in providing practical emotional and housing-related support to migrant individuals and families facing challenges in settling safely and independently in the UK. This position ensures that households under...