At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Afghan families by providing advice and advocacy on housing and benefits.
- Company: Hackney Council is a dynamic local authority in the heart of London.
- Benefits: Offers a 1-year fixed term contract with flexible working options.
- Other info: Lived experience of seeking sanctuary is particularly welcome.
- Why this job: Join a progressive team focused on supporting refugees and migrants.
- Qualifications: Must speak Dari, Pashto, Tigrinya, or Arabic and have experience with refugees.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
1 Year Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity
Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.
This role sits within the Welcome Hackney (Refugee, Migrant and Asylum Seeker) Service and will focus on supporting Afghan families resettled to the borough. The position seeks applicants who are Dari, Pashto, Tigrinya or Arabic speakers with lived experience of seeking sanctuary and/or resettlement.
Skills & Experience
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with refugees who have experienced trauma.
- Experience of working with refugees, asylum seekers or migrants (lived experience is particularly welcome).
- Experience of providing advice, guidance and advocacy regarding rights and entitlements, particularly related to housing and benefits.
- Solutions‑focused with a can‑do approach, proactively and independently finding solutions to barriers.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We also recognise social and economic circumstances and welcome flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people.
Support Worker employer: London Borough of Hackney
Hackney Council is committed to eradicating discrimination and promoting diversity. Located in vibrant Hackney, the team focuses on supporting refugees and migrants. They offer flexible working arrangements and actively encourage applications from disabled individuals.
