Refugee Resettlement Employment Advisor in Loughborough

Fixed-term until 31st March 2027, with the possibility to extend. Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is an ambitious and dynamic organisation with a strong focus on supporting communities, looking after the environment, and creating a thriving economy. We are customer focused, both internally and externally. We are looking for the latest member of the CBC team to deliver our aims and values.

An opportunity has arisen to be part of the Resettlement Services team supporting newly resettled refugees across Leicestershire and Rutland.

The Refugee Resettlement Employment Advisor will be responsible for providing effective employment support to adults resettled in the area. You will plan and deliver a combination of tailored one-to-one and group sessions regarding all aspects of employability to assist individuals into volunteering, training and employment.

So, if you have:

• Experience in planning and delivering high quality individual and group sessions on CV writing, job applications and job search techniques;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to use appropriate discretion to address complex situations;
• Experience working with individuals with a wide range of vulnerabilities to develop their confidence and skills to enter the employment market;
• The ability to work in partnership with external agencies and potential employers to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals;
• The ability to motivate and inspire individuals facing multiple barriers to employment;
• Good knowledge of the statutory framework in relation to safeguarding and an ability to apply this in practice and in day-to-day case work;

then this role might be for you.

If you have any questions, please contact Hayley Watts at hayley.watts@charnwood.gov.uk for an informal chat about the role. Please note that this job requires the post holder to work across the County and Rutland and attend meetings at various different locations. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Secondments will be considered, please ensure you have your Line Manager’s approval to apply.

The benefits of working with CBC include:

• Agile working for many roles
• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking

The Council strongly believes a diverse and inclusive workforce helps make our services better. We value the individual strengths of each colleague and the potential they bring. We are a Disability Confident Employer and strive to promote a disability confident culture. To find out more about our Disability Confident commitments including reasonable adjustments and the guaranteed interview scheme please visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/equality_diversity_and_inclusion.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and have achieved the AFC’s Employer Recognition Gold Award. Colleagues are also actively engaged through our Staff Forum and groups such as our Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group. Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs.