Refugee, Migrant and Asylum Seeker Lead - London, United Kingdom - Hackney Borough Council

Hackney Borough Council

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Hackney has a longstanding reputation of being open and welcoming to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers - both as a Council and a community.

As the refugee crisis in Europe continues to get worse, with more people fleeing their homes, The London Borough of Hackney remains committed to ensuring people arriving in Hackney feel welcome and safe, and can access the support that is available.

In recent years, there have been multiple schemes in Hackney to support the resettlement of people fleeing the war in Syria and Afghanistan.

Hackney has welcomed hundreds of Ukrainian people and families to the borough, largely via the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

We also continue to support unaccompanied asylum seeker children, as well as facilitating and supporting other programmes such as the Community Sponsorship Scheme and the Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) Welcome Programme.

The number of people arriving in the UK seeking asylum is increasing, including in Hackney.

Hundreds of people are currently staying in hotels in Hackney managed by the Home office, as temporary accommodation while their claim for asylum is assessed.

In response, a new service has been developed which aims to deliver a fair, safe, effective and welcoming response to all refugees, migrants and asylum seekers arriving in the Borough.

This will ensure that, locally, the various Government schemes are delivered effectively and equitably, working closely with the community and range of organisations who support displaced people.

The team will have the information, skills and expertise to respond to emerging situations and challenges more quickly, ensuring dignity and respect for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers is promoted and embedded across all services.

To ensure the London Borough of Hackney (LBH) is delivering a fair, safe, effective and welcoming response to the refugee, migrant and asylum seeker population in the borough, adhering to legislation and Government guidance.
To maintain oversight of all grants available for refugee, migrant and asylum seeker support and to be responsible for allocating funds effectively to meet needs, ensuring value for money and that all grant requirements are met.
To lead and coordinate a range of stakeholders to ensure effective delivery across the system, building relationships and capacity to meet needs, and ensuring stakeholders can make informed decisions.
To translate complex national policy into tangible local action, ensuring dignity and respect for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers is promoted and embedded across all support we design and deliver.
An excellent understanding of the policy, legislative and performance frameworks relating to refugee, migrant and asylum seeker support.
Significant experience of designing, implementing and managing complex services for vulnerable people, and ideally directly for displaced people.
Experience leading multiagency responses to complex issues, including managing diverse stakeholders from across the health, care and voluntary sector, Civil Service, Local Politicians and Senior Leaders.
Are passionate about ensuring refugees, migrants and asylum seekers are supported with dignity, respect and in a traumainformed way, ensuring their experiences and voices are central to local decision making.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services.

Hackney is one of London's most vibrant and diverse boroughs.

It's one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

Interview date - TBC

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved.

In order to achieve this, we look for people who are:
Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Salary - Grade