Young Refugee Project Assistant

Young Refugee Project Assistant Croydon, England

British Red Cross
Full Time Croydon, England 26901 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Young Refugee Project Assistant
Croydon, London
Salary: £26,901 per annum based on 5 hours per week (Saturday from 1pm – 6pm)
Permanent

Could you help facilitate our youth project which provides support to asylum seeking and refugee young people aged 15-21?

We have a great opportunity for a Project Assistant to join our Refugee Support and Restoring Family Links (RSRFL) team.

A day in the life of a Young Refugee Project Assistant will involve:

The Project Assistant is responsible for supporting the delivery of our Refugee and Befriending project for unaccompanied young refugees and asylum seekers aged 15-21 in Croydon. You will be responsible for undertaking a range of duties designed to develop, maintain, and promote the service.

The project offers a safe space for vulnerable asylum seekers and young refugees to develop their life skills, increase their social networks, reduce isolation and improve their English language. As Project Assistant, you will support the Project Coordinator in organising and facilitating a mixture of youth work activities and life skill provisions. This will include drama, music, arts, sports and life skills workshops.

To be a successful Young Refugee Project Assistant You’ll need:

  • You understand issues relating to young refugees and asylum seekers and have experience of working with young people with complex needs
  • You can deliver learning and development activities, including delivering training
  • You can work as part of a team in a high-pressure environment
  • You have excellent communication skills and can listen, empathise, and provide emotional support
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
  • Holidays – You’ll get 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and the option to buy an additional 5 days leave.
  • Pension scheme– We offer up to 6% contributory pension.
  • Flexible working – We will do what we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
  • Learning & Development Opportunities – We are one of the UK’s largest charities and have a wide range of career opportunities. We also provide comprehensive learning opportunities for staff to develop themselves.
  • Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Discount Card and our own employee benefits platform.
  • Wellbeing Support – Staff wellbeing is always priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Team Working – You will be working as part of a team that is supporting our mission of helping people in crisis.
  • Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle.
  • Season ticket loan – We offer an interest free loan to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.

Young Refugee Project Assistant
British Red Cross

www.redcross.org.uk
London, United Kingdom
Michael Adamson
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1870
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