Job Description
This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council or Temporary Agency Workers currently working in Brent Council.
Salary range: £42,060 - £44,685 p.a. inc. London weighting (plus fantastic benefits!)
Contract: Fixed - Term - 2 years
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: New Horizons and other locations from time to time
Make a Real Difference: Help Refugees Rebuild Their Lives
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
Are you passionate about supporting people who've fled crisis and are starting over in a new country? Do you want your work to have a lasting, meaningful impact? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
In this vital role, you'll provide specialist, intensive support to homeless clients who are refugees, helping them find stability, safety and hope. You'll coordinate resettlement services across the council and with external partners, ensuring a joined-up approach to housing, advice and support for refugees and asylum seekers.
You'll also represent Brent's homelessness services at internal and external forums - including pan-London and Greater London Authority (GLA) networks - helping to shape and influence best practice.
The Person
We're looking for someone who is:
• Compassionate - you care deeply about people and are driven to improve lives.
• Knowledgeable - you have a strong understanding of housing legislation and the legal frameworks around asylum, immigration, and refugee support.
• Experienced - you've worked with key housing systems and understand the challenges facing vulnerable people experiencing homelessness.
• Collaborative - you're a team player who can engage and influence a range of stakeholders.
• Organised and Analytical - you can manage complex caseloads, make evidence-based decisions, and use I.T. effectively to support your work.
If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking council and help transform how we support some of our most vulnerable residents, we want to hear from you.
Why join us?
We know people achieve their best when they feed valued. At Brent, you'll benefit from:
Additional Information
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council or Temporary Agency Workers currently working in Brent Council. External candidates are not permitted to apply for internal only roles.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us.
Job Description
This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council or Temporary Agency Workers currently working in Brent Council.
Salary range: £42,060 - £44,685 p.a. inc. London weighting (plus fantastic benefits!)
Contract: Fixed - Term - 2 years
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: New Horizons and other locations from time to time
Make a Real Difference: Help Refugees Rebuild Their Lives
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
Are you passionate about supporting people who've fled crisis and are starting over in a new country? Do you want your work to have a lasting, meaningful impact? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
In this vital role, you'll provide specialist, intensive support to homeless clients who are refugees, helping them find stability, safety and hope. You'll coordinate resettlement services across the council and with external partners, ensuring a joined-up approach to housing, advice and support for refugees and asylum seekers.
You'll also represent Brent's homelessness services at internal and external forums - including pan-London and Greater London Authority (GLA) networks - helping to shape and influence best practice.
The Person
We're looking for someone who is:
• Compassionate - you care deeply about people and are driven to improve lives.
• Knowledgeable - you have a strong understanding of housing legislation and the legal frameworks around asylum, immigration, and refugee support.
• Experienced - you've worked with key housing systems and understand the challenges facing vulnerable people experiencing homelessness.
• Collaborative - you're a team player who can engage and influence a range of stakeholders.
• Organised and Analytical - you can manage complex caseloads, make evidence-based decisions, and use I.T. effectively to support your work.
If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking council and help transform how we support some of our most vulnerable residents, we want to hear from you.
Why join us?
We know people achieve their best when they feed valued. At Brent, you'll benefit from:
- Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
- Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
- Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
- Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
- Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
- Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment
Additional Information
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
This position is only open to current employees of Brent Council or Temporary Agency Workers currently working in Brent Council. External candidates are not permitted to apply for internal only roles.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us.
Job Description