Asylum & Refugees Intensive Support Worker - Bristol, United Kingdom - 1625 Independent People

1625 Independent People
1625 Independent People
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Bristol, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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We are recruiting two roles into our Asylum and Refugees Intensive Support team. As a member of this dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to support young asylum seekers settle into life in the UK. This is your chance to make a positive difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable young people in our society.


If you need an adjustment to be made to any part of the recruitment process, please let us know as soon as possible.


Who are we?
We are a leading youth homelessness charity based in the Southwest, working with over 1,500 young people.

At 1625ip we are driven by Social Justice and Passion:

we strive to do something that matters and take pride in seeing the results of our work in social outcomes and improving young people's lives.


What you will be doing
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  • By developing individual support plans that promote the development of independent living skills including accommodation, EET and wellbeing, you will provide support to young Asylum Seekers to ensure they successfully integrate into the local community and access the services to which they are entitled
  • Using your problemsolving skills, you will explore proactively moveon options with young people as you support them toward accessing and sustaining suitable alternative accommodation
  • Using your communication and cooperation skills, work with other involved professionals to support young Asylum Seekers through the process of seeking leave to remain in the UK
  • By being well organised, efficient, and effective you will undertake a host of housing management tasks including preparing properties for letting, and health and safety checks to ensure the safety of young people, colleagues, and properties.


You will be in the Asylum & Refugees Intensive Support team based within the wider South Gloucestershire team and your line manager will be the Asylum and Refugees (Intensive Support) Team Leader.


Contract details
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Hours per week**:x2 roles

x1 30 hours per week (this represents a 0.8 full time equivalent role) and

x1 22.5 hours per week (this represents a 0.6 full time equivalent role)

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Contract type**:

x1 temporary for 3 months - January to March hours / week)

x1 permanent (22.5 hours / week)
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Pay
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£29,777 (pro rata based on either 0.8 or 0.6 equivalent)
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The location
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Based in 1625ip's office in Old Market, Bristol or Patchway, South Gloucestershire, with an ability to work from other locations in Bristol and occasionally from home.


A few benefits at 1625ip
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  • The opportunity to work within this dynamic and creative team where you will be able to help shape and develop this exciting service.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days per annum plus all Bank Holidays
  • Employee Health Cash Plan with UK Healthcare (up to level 2)
  • A supportive and approachable team with an emphasis on colleague wellbeing
  • A culture of mutual openness, shared values, understanding, friendliness, supportiveness and cooperation. (From Colleague Wellbeing Survey 2021)

Important dates
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  • Application deadline closes
    :23:59, Tuesday 02 January 2024.
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  • Interviews are on
    Tuesday 09 January 2024.

Application information
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