We are looking for a Senior Outreach Officer to join our integration team.
Groundwork deliver a series of innovative social integration programmes focused on supporting migrants and refugees integrate into life in the UK, through a programme of holistic activities including, language, employment support and cultural/community activities.
As Senior Outreach Officer you will work with the wider team to recruit new participants onto the project so that they can receive services. You will work strategically to identify and register participants, working closely with organisations and services, bridging hotels etc. After registration, you will develop a Personal Integration Plan to support clients through their time on the project.
The postholder will work within a larger Team and be line managed by the Delivery Manager.
We welcome applications from diverse communities. Lived experience is particularly desirable for this role with languages such as Arabic, Pashto/Farsi/ Dari.
Groundwork London works with communities across the capital to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration in London for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working. Groundwork are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances.
Please contact us if you have:
- Strong understanding of the challenges refugees and migrants face in London.
- Strong partnership development skills, working with partner organisations or service providers supporting migrant communities in London
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team to achieve project outputs
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Lived experience and/or languages abilities would be advantageous.
About Us
Groundwork London works with communities across the capital to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration in London for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.
We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no one is held back by their background or circumstances.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification and download the Application Form and Groundwork London Prospectus, please click link.
Please send your application form, quoting reference 916/SOO to londonjobs@groundwork.org.uk
Closing date for applications: 9am, 4th January
Interview date: 12th January over Teams
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Danielle Johnson at Danielle.johnson@groundwork.org.uk
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
