Placement Team Support (refugee Support Casework)

British Red Cross

Sheffield, United Kingdom
Not specified; bursary scheme available for low-in...
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Strong communication skills
Emotional resilience in difficult situations
Ability to work in multicultural environment
** The British Red Cross is seeking Placement Volunteers for their Refugee Support team in Sheffield. This role involves providing support to vulnerable migrants and asylum seekers through casework, advocacy, and emotional support, requiring a commitment of three days per week over a 12-week period. **

Job Summary

  • Volunteers will provide one-to-one support, triage, and advocacy to asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants.
  • The role includes shadowing experienced caseworkers and receiving full training on sensitive conversations and safeguarding.
  • A bursary scheme is available for volunteers from low-income households, along with reimbursement for reasonable expenses.

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** The British Red Cross is seeking Placement Volunteers for their Refugee Support team in Sheffield. This role involves providing support to vulnerable migrants and asylum seekers through casework, advocacy, and emotional support, requiring a commitment of three days per week over a 12-week period. **

Salary

Not specified; Bursary scheme available for low-income households; Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong communication skills
  • Emotional resilience in difficult situations
  • Ability to work in multicultural environment

Nice-to-have

  • Previous face-to-face client work experience
  • Knowledge of languages used by local refugee population
  • Commitment to Fundamental Principles of British Red Cross

Key Requirements

  • Minimum age requirement: Must be 18 or older
  • Availability for 3 days per week over 12 weeks
  • English language proficiency required

Work Rights

Not specified

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