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Post No. POSN004377 - Asylum Seeker Support Worker
Position Package: 37 hours per week, although part time will be considered.
Please be aware that there is an expectation to be in the office a minimum of two working days a week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Connected Communities team and applications are invited for the post of Asylum Seeker Support Worker. If you think you would be a good fit for our team, we would love to hear from you.
The Connected Communities team works with asylum seekers, refugees and migrants across Newport and supports people with their new lives in the UK. The team also covers Community Cohesion within the city. We are looking for a person with the drive and commitment to work as a support worker in our newly formed asylum seeker support worker team.

The successful candidate will: Have proven ability to maintain databases and complete reports

• To act as a key worker for families living in the LA and effectively manage a case load
• Be able to draw up up effective support plans refecting their ongoing needs and that enable families on their path to independence in the UK
• To be able to signpost families to the right agencies to support them, such as housing, employment and health
• To have a good understanding of how to support families with their move on options from their initial accommodation
• Be a highly proactive team player. We thrive on a can-do approach to service delivery

If you would like to discuss the post before applying, then please contact Jane Harvey, Connected Communities Manager on jane.harvey@newport.gov.uk or 07967 849966, for an informal chat about the position.
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Please refer the Job description for details