Asylum & Migration Navigator

About the role

The Asylum & Migration Navigator will support clients to navigate life in the UK and support the successful integration and resettlement of adults and families. This position is designed for those who are passionate about helping vulnerable customers and ensuring they receive the necessary support and guidance throughout their journey. The Asylum & Migration Navigator will provide direct assistance to asylum seekers and newly granted refugees, with a specific focus on supporting them in areas such as work & skills, ESOL and employment. You will also support the migration team and it's officers to assist newly granted refugees to settle in the borough.

Candidates should have an understanding of diverse cultures and be sensitive to the unique challenges faced by asylum seekers and refugees. You will need strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as being able to think critically to address client needs as they arise. The Asylum & Migration Navigator will be required to manage multiple cases simultaneously whilst maintaining attention to detail.

Immediately responsible to Asylum & Immigration Coordinator

Town Hall, Bury or any other base within the borough, as required

Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Dependent on service requirements, you may be required to work on a rota basis.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

Benefits of working for Bury Council
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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Next steps

If you would like an informal chat regarding the role please contact Oscar Price on 07484568500
Interviews will be held after shortlisting has taken place.