Project Coordinator - Refugee Support

Could you deliver one to one orientation support to people who may be in the asylum process in Northern Ireland?
 
We have a great opportunity for a  Project Coordinator to join our Refugee Support and Restoring Family Links (RSRFL) team in Belfast. 
 
As part of the RSRFL  team, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating and delivering casework support, and social, wellbeing and integration activities for newly arrived asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants in Northern Ireland. 

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will work closely with them and the wider team to develop the service, ensuring that our work remains person centred and responsive to the identified needs of our service users,  and through the development and maintenance of strong partnerships and relationships, you'll also promote the service in the area. 

Say hello to the team
You will be part of a team of  staff supported by a small team of dedicated volunteers. The team provides casework, destitution and emotional support to refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable migrants living in Northern Ireland,  many of whom are experiencing social isolation, trauma and separation while trying to navigate complex legal systems within the UK.   

Our team come from many different backgrounds, but the common link we all share is we love working with people.

This role might be for you if... 

You have an understanding of the asylum process and issues relating to asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants (including rights and entitlements) and have experience in providing sensitive, safe and empowering support to distressed people in vulnerable situations.

You're a team player; you're able to work as part of a team within what can sometimes be a high-pressure environment. You will have experience supporting, managing and developing volunteers.

You're a great communicator with the ability to adapt your communication based on the audience. You will be IT literate and be confident to use email, word processing, database and spreadsheet packages.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday 26th October 2020 with interviews to follow.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:
 

• 36 days holiday pro rata (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Flexible working policy

A little bit more about us...
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us. 

Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination.  Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of; age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 

Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to bring your authentic-self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.

In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.

If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.

As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.

If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.

The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).

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