Resettlement Administrator

Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the resettlement team within Communities and Cohesion.

The administrator will be the first point of contact for newly arrived refugees through the Afghan Resettlement Scheme and UK Resettlement Scheme. Supporting with housing needs and complaints. Working with partners to ensure consistent service. Keep all records up to date and compile reports for external partners and senior management within Wakefield Council. Support the resettlement manager in day to day tasks. Purchasing items and school uniforms. Work alongside the integration services within Wakefield Council. This position is office based two days a week, working from home two days and on site at the local drop in venue within Wakefield.

Overall Purpose of the Post:

To provide high quality, accurate and timely administrative support to the Resettlement Team their implementation of the Government’s resettlement schemes and the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Visa Holders. The postholder will be involved in all aspects of resettlement activity and will provide dedicated support to the Accommodation Officer (Refugees), working closely on the administrative tasks associated with securing properties and ensuring these are fit for purpose.

37 hours a week

£11.18 per hour Umbrella