Resettlement Caseworker

You’ll be doing work that genuinely matters, supporting refugee children, young people and families to rebuild their lives and settle into communities across Dorset.

These are full time roles, 37 hours per week, on fixed-term contracts until March 2027, funded through national resettlement schemes.

You’ll join a committed, values-led team who are passionate about inclusion, partnership working and making a real difference, in a role that is varied, challenging and highly rewarding.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll work directly with vulnerable adults and children, supporting families before and after arrival in Dorset and helping them move towards independence and integration. This includes building trusted relationships, developing and delivering tailored support plans, and coordinating access to key services such as health care, education, social care, housing, English language tuition and employment.

You’ll manage your own caseload, work closely with colleagues and external partners, and take a flexible, problem-solving approach to meet individual needs. Some evening and weekend working will be required, and the role involves regular travel across Dorset.

• you’ll have experience of working with vulnerable families and a strong understanding of the challenges refugees face when resettling in the UK
• you’ll be passionate about inclusive, anti-racist practice, an excellent communicator, and confident building effective partnerships to support families well
• you’ll be able to think creatively, prioritise competing demands and adapt your approach as situations change. Experience within health, education, housing or employment settings, knowledge of local community resources, or experience of working with interpretation and translation services would be an advantage
• the role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

If you’ve previously applied for this role, please note that your application will not be reconsidered and you do not need to apply again.

Further detail is available in the Context Statement, which provides more information about the role and the wider resettlement programme.

Please contact Kate Pryce, Service Manager, if you would like an informal conversation before submitting an application: [email protected] 

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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.