Local Authority Asylum Support Liaison Officer

at  Coventry City Council

About the team we are recruiting to
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
Coventry City Council’s Migration Team is dedicated to meeting the needs of newly arriving communities and facilitating a successful integration journey into the city. As leaders in the field of refugee resettlement, we provide support to vulnerable individuals through various initiatives, including employment, education, language acquisition and training enabling them to contribute to the economic, civic and social fabric of our vibrant city. With collaborative partnerships and exciting projects, like “My Coventry”, ‘’Mi-Friendly Cities’’ and “Step Forward,” we celebrate diversity while ensuring everyone’s rights and opportunities are valued.
Join us in making Coventry a place people choose to live, learn, and work.
What is the job role?
This is a 2 year client facing role, we welcome applications from clients who are multilingual and have experience of working with Asylum Seekers.
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled ‘Coventry City Council Application Process’
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate should have good interpersonal and excellent communication and written skills, be able to work on their own initiative, have a meticulous approach and attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditio