Refugee Resettlement Team Leader (Asylum Dispersal) M558

Term: Fixed-term until 31^st March 2026, with possibility to extend.

Charnwood Borough Council in Leicestershire is an ambitious and dynamic organisation with a strong focus on supporting communities, looking after the environment, and creating a thriving economy.

We are customer focused, both internally and externally. We are looking for the latest member of the CBC team to deliver our aims and values.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to lead the Refugee Resettlement Team to deliver an effective service across the Borough.

The role

The Refugee Resettlement Team Leader (Asylum Dispersal) will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the refugee resettlement service, ensuring newly granted refugees receive effective support from the service and external organisations to enable them to live independently in the UK.

You will train, support and motivate staff and you will regularly monitor performance to ensure service standards and targets are met.

You will develop, implement and review tailored support plans across the service, working within a multi-agency framework to ensure a coordinated and consistent response to resettlement. You will engage and consult with households supported by the service to ensure their needs are met.

So, if you have:

• Experience of delivering a support service to vulnerable people;
• The ability to motivate, manage and develop staff;
• Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing a support package;
• Strong time management, organisational and planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines whilst ensuring quality of service;
• Excellent knowledge of refugee resettlement schemes and statutory services available to resettled households,

then this role might be for you.

If you have any questions, please contact Emma Moonlight on emma.moonlight@charnwood.gov.uk for an informal chat about the role.

Please note that this job requires the post holder to work across the County and Rutland and attend meetings at various different locations.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Secondments will be considered, please ensure you have your Line Manager’s approval to apply.

The benefits of working with us:

• Agile working for many roles
• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
• Most services are closed over Christmas
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

Find out more about this role and who we are by visiting www.charnwood.gov.uk/jobs

No agencies please.