Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Location:  Belfast (hybrid between home and Belfast office)

Hours: 35 per week

Salary: £26,488 based on 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed term to end March 2025

Every Refugee deserves to live with dignity. Are you driven by a genuine desire to make a lasting impact and create a better future for vulnerable refugees, asylum seekers and migrants?

Our Refugee Services in Belfast work closely with sector partners to offer assistance and meet the needs of asylum seekers and refugees in Northern Ireland. The service provides practical and emotional help to vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers in the region, some of whom are experiencing destitution. 

What does the role of Project Coordinator involve?

You will be part of the team working to develop the service. You will ensure that our work remains person centred and responsive to the identified needs of our service users. Through the development and maintenance of strong partnerships and relationships, you'll also promote the service in the area.

You will be responsible for developing, coordinating and delivering casework. You will offer help with social, wellbeing and integration activities for newly arrived asylum seekers in Northern Ireland.

This is an extremely rewarding role, requiring excellent advocacy and communication skills with the ability to work thoughtfully and remain calm under pressure.

What do you need to be a successful Project Coordinator?

• You've got experience of working with vulnerable people with complex needs.
• You have experience of cross-agency partnerships and collaborative working.
• You have knowledge of the rights and entitlements of, and an understanding of issues relating to asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants.
• You have knowledge of safe working practices when working with people with insecure immigration status.
• You can demonstrate the ability to work within a team in a high-pressure environment including managing and developing volunteers.
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You can communicate effectively with people whose first language is not English, along with having the ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences.
• An ability to speak a language widely spoken by the refugee / asylum seeking community would be advantageous. 

Apply now and be part of our mission to help people in crisis! The closing date for your application is Thursday 23rd May 2024. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 27th May.

Regular attendance will be required in our Belfast office therefore please consider your proximity to this location when submitting your application. 

What will you get in return for your dedication and expertise?

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.