Role: Integration and Resettlement Officer
Location: Civic Centre, Leyland
Contract: Part Time (18 hours per week) / Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Salary: 31,537 – 33,699 (15,768 – 16,849 pro rata)
Closing Date: 11th June 2026
We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to support the delivery of refugee and forced migration resettlement programmes. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by helping individuals and families create strong, independent futures in South Ribble.
What you’ll be getting up to
- Provide tailored casework support to individuals and families arriving via government resettlement schemes, helping them navigate life in the UK
- Support access to key services including housing, healthcare, education, employment, welfare benefits, and local democracy
- Promote independence and resilience, empowering residents to build sustainable futures without long-term reliance on support services
- Work closely with partners across housing, health, voluntary organisations and other agencies to coordinate effective support
- Organise and deliver community integration activities such as drop-ins, English classes, and local events
- Monitor and evaluate projects funded through community integration and grant programmes
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, tracking progress and outcomes for households
- Support asylum seekers transitioning into settled accommodation in partnership with Housing Options
- Contribute to multi-agency forums, ensuring coordinated and effective responses to support needs
You’ll also play an active role in shaping inclusive communities, championing the positive contribution resettled residents bring to South Ribble.
Who we’re looking for
- Experience managing casework and supporting vulnerable individuals or families, ideally including refugees or asylum seekers
- Experience working in partnership with agencies, community groups and stakeholders to support people with complex needs
- A good understanding of community integration, UK resettlement programmes, and available support services
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and present complex information clearly
- Good ICT skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
- A full UK driving licence (or equivalent mobility)
- Additional language skills (e.g. Arabic, Kurdish, Farsi, Tigrinya, Amharic or Pashto) (desirable)
Our Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
- Agile/Hybrid Working from day one
- Local Government pension
- Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
- Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
- Volunteering days
- Free parking
Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We’re always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you’re interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the Contact Us form on our careers website.
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