| Job title | Refugee Integration Adviser |
| Ref. | RIA23 |
| Contract | Fulltime (36 hrs p/w) Fixed Term until 31st December 2023 |
| Salary and Grade | £26,816 (Grade G3.1) |
| Location | Glasgow / Hybrid working |
| Closing date | 17 April 2023 9 a.m. |
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Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. We provide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland. We stand up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland. Our vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and are able to achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
As a Refugee Integration Adviser you will contribute towards the delivery of the New Scots Integration: a pathway to social and economic inclusion funded through the Asylum, Integration and Migration Fund AMIF in partnership with Workers Educational Association WEA, Bridges Programmes BP and Queen Margaret University QMU.
Your role in supporting the integration of new refugees will include working directly with refugees, assessing needs, providing advice and advocacy. You will do this by coproducing a Holistic Integration plan with clear progression pathways in all areas of Integration.
You will be degree qualified or demonstrate equivalent experience, have an understanding of issues affecting asylum seekers/refugees and it is essential that you are able to work with vulnerable groups in a sensitive manner. You will have a good command of English, the ability to write clear and concise case management notes, draft correspondence and reports. You will be able to work in high pressure situations and have effective interpersonal skills including an understanding of cultural differences
Interviews: Expected 24th & 25th of April 2023
Employee benefits package
- 39 days of leave ( Including public holiday)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Coaching and counselling service
- Death in service benefit
- Training and development opportunities
- Other enhanced pay benefits
Please note that feedback can only be provided to applicants who reach the interview stage.
This post will be subject to a Basic Disclosure check.
Scottish Refugee Council is working towards being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community, irrespective of age; disability; gender reassignment; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion and belief; sex and sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status.
Scottish Refugee Council is a Registered Charity. Charity Number: SC008639
This project is part funded by the EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund. Making management of migration flows more efficient across the European Union.