This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. We are looking for a highly motivated and resilient Migration Support Officer who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will work independently delivering positive outcomes through one-to-one intervention and support. As a team player, with knowledge of working with partners across the service, you will have experience of leading on coordinating events for children and families across Bracknell Forest to support community integration. In this role you will think creatively to solve problems and inspire others by example. Yo will be innovative and able to prioritise your workload placing service users and their voice at the centre of decision making. You will be familiar with a range of approaches to support individuals and be able to deliver interventions to bring about positive change. The Migration team was established in May 2023 to bring together the Council’s support across all migration schemes. Being high priority and profile work within the council, we have a number of subject matter experts in our team and we work closely with staff across the organisation as well as external partners. Key responsibilities To undertake and oversee comprehensive needs/family risk assessments and develop supportive interventions that reflect the needs identified in the assessment and responding appropriately to changing needs and potentially complex situations. To promote the long-term integration of families in the borough by providing a range of tailored services to them, and through working with other service providers, to maximise the opportunities available. To establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure a high standard of service and safeguarding responsibilities to displaced families arriving in the borough. To work with other colleagues to meet the language, career and community integration needs of refugees. This could be 1:1 support or the establishment of groups and clubs. To ensuring the Council’s statutory duties and agreed integration support to migrants and other displaced people are delivered effectively, co-ordinating cross-council support including but not limited to, Afghans; Ukrainians; Hong Kong nationals and asylum seekers. Our benefits include… Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time). Annual leave purchase policy. Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance. An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. Career development through internal and external training opportunities. Local government pension scheme. Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme). A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing. Staff dental and health plans. Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. Supermarket discount. Interview date Interviews will be held on 24th October. Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices. We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration. Want to ask us a question? For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: Lisa Kandohla - Migration Team Manager Tel Number: 01344 464740 At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details. Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process. Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis. No agencies please. Equal Opportunities Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. Migration Support Officer - Fixed-term Employer Bracknell Forest Council Salary £35,597 - £39,875 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance Location: Time Square, Bracknell Contract Temporary Working Pattern Flexible Hours/Full Time Hours 37 hours per week. DBS Check Enhanced Closing Date 21/10/2024 at 23:59 Reference People/24/294485 This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. We are looking for a highly motivated and resilient Migration Support Officer who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will work independently delivering positive outcomes through one-to-one intervention and support. As a team player, with knowledge of working with partners across the service, you will have experience of leading on coordinating events for children and families across Bracknell Forest to support community integration. In this role you will think creatively to solve problems and inspire others by example. Yo will be innovative and able to prioritise your workload placing service users and their voice at the centre of decision making. You will be familiar with a range of approaches to support individuals and be able to deliver interventions to bring about positive change. The Migration team was established in May 2023 to bring together the Council’s support across all migration schemes. Being high priority and profile work within the council, we have a number of subject matter experts in our team and we work closely with staff across the organisation as well as external partners. Key responsibilities To undertake and oversee comprehensive needs/family risk assessments and develop supportive interventions that reflect the needs identified in the assessment and responding appropriately to changing needs and potentially complex situations. To promote the long-term integration of families in the borough by providing a range of tailored services to them, and through working with other service providers, to maximise the opportunities available. To establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure a high standard of service and safeguarding responsibilities to displaced families arriving in the borough. To work with other colleagues to meet the language, career and community integration needs of refugees. This could be 1:1 support or the establishment of groups and clubs. To ensuring the Council’s statutory duties and agreed integration support to migrants and other displaced people are delivered effectively, co-ordinating cross-council support including but not limited to, Afghans; Ukrainians; Hong Kong nationals and asylum seekers. Our benefits include… Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time). Annual leave purchase policy. Opportunities for flexible and agile working, to support our employees’ work-life balance. An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks including sports and social clubs. Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. Career development through internal and external training opportunities. Local government pension scheme. Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme). A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees’ health and wellbeing. Staff dental and health plans. Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. Supermarket discount. Interview date Interviews will be held on 24th October. Interviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices. We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration. Want to ask us a question? For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: Lisa Kandohla - Migration Team Manager Tel Number: 01344 464740 At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details. Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process. Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis. No agencies please. Equal Opportunities Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. Further information on this vacancy JD & Person Specification Candidate Pack Apply Online Back to previous page Share This Job