Migrant Support Worker

Rugby - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Rugby to assist with the appointment of a Migrant Support Worker on a 6-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 19.00 - 24.17 per hour

Hours per Week: 28

Summary:

The Migrant Support Worker will provide practical emotional and housing-related support to migrant individuals and families who face barriers to settling safely and independently in the UK. The role focuses on enabling households to understand their rights and responsibilities access essential services overcome language and cultural barriers and move towards stable and sustainable accommodation.

Responsibilities:

Provide holistic person-centred support to migrant households including those in temporary accommodation.
Build trust and rapport with families who may have experienced trauma displacement or exploitation.
Support individuals to understand UK housing welfare education and health systems.
Arrange interpreters and use accessible communication methods to overcome language barriers.
Explain tenancy rights and responsibilities in a clear culturally sensitive manner.
Support families to develop the skills required to sustain safe and stable tenancies.

Essentials:

Experience working with vulnerable families migrants refugees or individuals with complex needs.
Understanding of housing rights welfare systems and tenancy sustainment practices.
Ability to work in a culturally competent and trauma-informed manner.
Strong communication skills including experience working with interpreters.
Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.

Please note:

You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
This role requires a Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Rugby to assist with the appointment of a Migrant Support Worker on a 6-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: 19.00 - 24.17 per hour Hours per Week: ...