Support Worker - Refugee Resettlement - 102347

Stirling is home to a vibrant, energetic, and engaged New Scots community. The Resettlement Team supports that community, helping people make the most of the skills they bring and the opportunities Stirling offers.

The team delivers the Afghan Resettlement Programme, the UK Resettlement Scheme, Asylum Dispersal, and the Ukraine programmes within Stirling Council. We provide integration support through casework and dedicated programmes, and work closely with host communities to ensure that both resettled people and the communities they join are well supported.

We are seeking a Support Worker to provide resettlement support to people arriving in Stirling through established resettlement schemes, and to people seeking asylum. The role is varied, involving direct work with individuals and families, from casework and home visits to helping people access services, employment, and education, to ensure they have what they need to thrive in Stirling.

This is a temporary, full-time post initially funded until 31 March 2027.

Preference will be given to candidates who speak a language common among the refugee community, such as Dari or Ukrainian.

The post-holder will report to the Resettlement Team Leader.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Job Description

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The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme