Refugee Integration Adviser

#### RoleScottish Refugee Council is seeking a Refugee Integration Adviser to join our team.As a Refugee Integration Adviser, you will contribute towards the delivery of the Refugee Support Service for newlygranted refugees across Scotland. Your role in supporting the integration of new refugees will include workingdirectly with refugees, assessing needs, providing advice and advocacy. You will do this by supporting clientsto realise their goals and objectives, working closely with key agencies and services as appropriate.You will be degree qualified or demonstrate equivalent experience, have an understanding of issues affecting asylumseekers/refugees and it is essential that you are able to work with vulnerable groups in a sensitive manner. Youwill have a good command of English, the ability to write clear and concise case management notes, draftcorrespondence and reports. You will be able to work in high pressure situations and have effectiveinterpersonal skills including an understanding of cultural differences.This role reports directly to the Refugee Integration Service Manager.Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice topeople rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and morehumane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women andchildren are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achievetheir full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at.**Employee benefits package*** 39 days of leave (including public holidays)* Progressive salary structure* Flexible working options* Training and development opportunities* Union recognition* Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office* Enhanced pay benefits* Enhanced pension* Counselling & coaching service* Cycle to work scheme* Eye care scheme* Death in service & 24-hour GP service#### Application notesFor further information and to apply, .This post will be subject to a PVG registration.You will be working towards IAA level 1 or above.This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.Please note that feedback can only be provided to applicants who reach the interview stage.Scottish Refugee Council is working towards being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from allmembers 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.We are an accredited Scottish Living Wage employer.Scottish Refugee Council is a Registered Charity. Charity Number: SC008639### Scottish Refugee CouncilRefugee Integration Adviser Postcode: G2 5AHWe are currently recruiting a full-time Community Development Officer to join our Communities Team, based in Glasgow,on a fixed term contract.The post-holder will predominantly support the New Scots Core Group Advisers and their involvement in supporting theimplementation of the New Scots Strategy. The group aims to represent and advocate for cross-section of the NewScots communities. As New Scots Core Group members they have a role in monitoring the progress of the New ScotsDelivery Plan.Specifically, this role will focus on our approach to community learning and development. As a consequence, the rolewill directly contribute to two of our core strategic objectives:1. Nothing about refugees without refugees2. Our expertise informs good policy, practice and adviceWe are looking for a person with either a qualification in community development or equivalent experience; preferablywith experience of working with refugees.As this is a fixed term project you will need to make an immediate contribution to the design and development of thecommunity learning and development approach. In addition to having a friendly, dynamic and gregarious nature,you will need excellent communication skills both face to face and electronic as well as flexibility andadaptability to meet evolving needs.Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, we provide direct support and advice topeople rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and morehumane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women andchildren are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achievetheir full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more at.**Employee benefits package*** 39 days of leave (including public holidays)* Flexible working options* Training and development opportunities* Union recognition* Fresh fruit, tea & coffee in office* Enhanced pay benefits* Counselling & coaching service* Cycle to work scheme* Eye care scheme* Death in service & 24-hour GP service*This post will be subject to PVG Disclosure check.*Carntyne and Cranhill Parish Church are looking for a Development Worker to continue our engagement with those in thecommunity who feel and are affected by social isolation, in particular our older people in the community.Our outreach in this area includes offering at the church ‘Young at Heart’ centred activities that include lunchclubs, gentle exercise groups, film clubs and prayers on line.We are looking for someone with experience in working with older people who will be able to help us develop this workso that those in the community will feel more connected to the church; have a great awareness of what servicesare available to them in the community and ultimately feel less socially isolated by accessing the olderpeoples’ programme of activities.It is essential you have the before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility towork and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.Glasgow Council on Alcohol (GCA) is an independent Scottish charity that works to reduce alcohol and drug-relatedharm at both individual and community levels. Established in 1965, GCA adopts a long-term, trauma-informed andasset-based approach to changing the culture around substance use. Its services are built on a person-centred,harm-reduction model, supporting people whether their goal is to reduce consumption or achieve abstinence.GCA offers free, confidential counselling services for people concerned about their own or someone else\’sdrinking. GCA delivers a range of interventions including groupwork and employability support as well as anumber of holistic and inclusive services, such as a women’s service for survivors of gender-based violence,young person’s peer education service, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing support and tailored wellbeingprogrammes.GCA is also a recognised provider of professional development, offering a comprehensive training portfolio includingeducation aimed at increasing awareness of alcohol use and promoting healthier lifestyles, COSCA CounsellingSkills and a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.GCA deliver services over 6 days per week and throughout Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire, helpingpeople make meaningful, positive change in their lives.The foundation of GCA is our supportive and inclusive culture for all who engage and work with us.**About the Role:**The role of the alcohol counsellor is to provide a counselling, advice and information service for individuals aged16 and over with their own problematic alcohol use or #J-18808-Ljbffr