greater london (On-Site)
Temporary, Full time
No DBS check required
£35,000 - £39,999
FULLTIME
Welcome Newham Specialist Navigator
£37, 443 - £39,264 per annum
Fixed Term until March 2026
We are looking for 3 Specialist Navigators to join our Welcome Newham Team. The team offer wrap around support to all new arrivals into Newham, including sponsors and guests under the Homes for Ukraine Visa Scheme, and the Afghan resettlement scheme and work within contingency hotels. You will provide advice and support to help residents settle and integrate into their community and develop positive relationships with them to encourage them to share their issues and offer support when needed.
This role is office based, initially at Newham Dockside, but you will be required to work in contingency hotels a couple of time each week and from other Newham based offices as deemed appropriate.
In order to undertake this role, you must be prepared to travel around the borough; having your own vehicle is preferable.
We are looking for people who are genuinely interested in a relationship based approach. A background in youth work or experience of collaborative practice with children and young people would be an advantage as well as a background in children’s services and special educational needs.
Candidates must be proficient in at least one of the following languages, Arabic, Dari/Farsi, Kurdish, Tigrinya.
Any other languages may be considered.
This is a temporary role on Fixed Team Contract or Seconded role, until 31st March 2026.
IMPORTANT: If you are an LBN member of staff and applying for this role as a secondment you should note that secondments are subject to the agreement of your current employing service. Please ensure that you inform your line manager of your intention to apply for the post in the first instance.
Please view JD here
Closing date: 1st December 2024
Additional Information
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