Advice Service Manager
£31,272 per annum for 35 hours per week (Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm)
On an initial 1 year contract (but with strong likelihood of further extension)
Suffolk Refugee Support aims to ensure that all asylum seekers and refugees in Suffolk can live integrated, fulfilled and contributing lives in their new communities. We provide a welcoming environment where clients can access help, advice, support, and practical services in order to be healthy and safe and begin to rebuild their lives.
Due to retirement, we are looking for an Advice Service Manager to join our passionate and hardworking team. The successful candidate must have an in depth understanding of refugee and asylum seeker support needs. The role will be to:
Lead:
- To be responsible for managing and motivating a team to ensure we deliver a high-quality advice service across the county
- To be a key part of the management team overseeing the functions of the organisation and its strategic direction
- To support very vulnerable clients where there may be safeguarding concerns
Promote:
- To develop and maintain good working relationships with external service providers and agencies
- To represent the views and experiences of SRS’s clients at external meetings and advisory boards
Innovate and evaluate:
- To identify and develop innovative solutions to sometimes challenging and fast-moving situations
- To ensure we meet and report successfully on funder outcomes and targets
The successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS check to be carried out upon commencement of employment. You must be eligible to work in the UK.
How to apply
For an application pack, please see our website www.suffolkrefugee.org.uk/current-vacancies, call 01473 400785,
or email hr@suffolkrefugee.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 9th October at 12 noon
Interview date: Friday 13th October 2023 (we aim to notify shortlisted candidates by Wednesday 11th October).