Your role is to support families and individuals who are placed in Northumberland that have either been granted refugee status or are seeking asylum. You will provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable people, ensuring the work with families respects and values all cultures and is appreciative of the variety of family structures and ways of bringing up children.

You will use effective risk assessment tools to identify risks and undertake appropriate actions.

You will undertake practical support with clients to promote sustainable independent living, developing effective individual support packages by completing needs assessments, support plans and support reviews.

You will adhere to both service and Council policies and procedures regarding working practices and service delivery. This will include Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Health and Safety, GDPR/Confidentiality and our Code of Conduct.

We are offering:
- A starting salary of £25,419 - £28,226 (Band 6)
- 25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)(pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme applicable to majority of roles

For further information about this vacancy, please contact diane.munro@northumberland.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

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