Job Description

Salary

30,060 - 32,654 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Warwick

Package

Full Time, Fixed Term

Job category/type

Social Care

Date posted

17/07/2025

Job reference

RA0006951



We are looking for an exceptional individual to join Warwickshire's Migration Team

About the Organisation

Here at Warwickshire County Council, we put children and families at the forefront. We are passionate about supporting communities and families to build on their strengths and relationships and find their own solutions. We work with children and families to build strong connections and help families find long-lasting solutions. Our work contributes to our wider County Council aim - to make Warwickshire the best it can be for everyone.



If you have a genuine interest in humanitarian issues and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of newly arrived communities, we would love to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative, supportive, and high-performing team that is committed to creating positive change across Warwickshire.

Join Warwickshire's Migration Team

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of Warwickshire's dynamic and expanding Migration Team. Over the past 18 months, the team has grown significantly to meet the evolving needs of newly arrived communities across the county. With over eight years of experience delivering the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme, the team has more recently played a pivotal role in responding to the Afghan Humanitarian Crisis--providing comprehensive wraparound support to Afghan evacuees.

In addition to this, the team has developed targeted support for British National (Overseas) visa holders and Ukrainian guests and hosts and has established a dedicated strand of work to support asylum seekers residing in contingency accommodation. This work is underpinned by strong partnerships and a commitment to promoting integration, wellbeing, and access to essential services.



Now is an exciting time to be a part of our team as Warwickshire has been chosen as one of the seven areas to deliver the

Families First for Children Pathfinder Programme

. Join us to help shape and influence the future of children's social care together. Find out why we are good Ofsted.



Our Offer to you includes:
Supportive managers who provide recognition and a robust supervision policy focussed on wellbeing and workload. A Volunteering & Wellbeing Day in addition to generous annual leave and an additional day at Christmas We also offer a Refer a Friend package scheme for some roles, Terms & Conditions apply




Restorative Practice is at the heart of what we do.


You will work directly with newly arrived communities to deliver a tailored package of integration support. This will enable individuals and families to access and engage with key services such as employment, healthcare, education, and community networks, supporting their successful integration into local life.



You will provide support and signposting to relevant services, ensuring individuals and families are connected with the appropriate resources to meet their needs and promote successful integration.



You will work collaboratively with a wide range of partners--including SERCO, Housing Services, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), private landlords, healthcare providers, local agencies, community groups, and other professionals--to promote integration and support individuals in leading full and active lives.



The role also involves supporting individuals with a range of needs, including physical and mental health, developing life skills, and accessing services such as ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), education opportunities and employment opportunities (where relevant)



You will support families in navigating local services--such as education, volunteering opportunities, and immigration support--while they are residing in contingency (hotel) or dispersed accommodation. This includes signposting to appropriate resources and ensuring timely and effective connections to the support they need.



You will be responsible for using both internal and external data systems to accurately record, monitor, and evaluate the movement of individuals. This will support the effective coordination of services and promote meaningful engagement with local support networks.



You will work closely with safeguarding services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of individuals, maintaining strong communication and collaboration to identify and respond to any concerns in a timely and effective manner.




For further information please see the and Person Specification below;

https://api.warwickshire.gov.uk/documents/WCCC-434952789-7671

Working for Warwickshire -

This is the difference you make:

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund.

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Additional Information:

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

If you are applying for this role on a secondment basis please ensure you have permission from your line manager.

If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact; Dave Jones davejones@warwickshire.gov.uk



Closing Date: 29th July 2025

Interview Date: 6th August 2025



Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.



Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.