Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support, a private company limited by guarantee located in Plymouth, is seeking to hire an Asylum and Refugee Project Support Worker. The position pays £14,560 annually and offers renewable yearly contracts. Duties include addressing problems related to asylum seekers and refugees on a daily basis, which may involve emergency or stressful situations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, as well as the ability to enter and analyze data and generate reports. Experience working with asylum seekers and refugees within the asylum support system is preferred. Knowledge of the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner qualifications would be beneficial, although the selected candidate will work toward Level 1 certification.

1. Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support
A Private Company Limited by Guarantee
7, Whimple Street, Plymouth, PL1 2DH
Tel: (01752) 265952
Fax: 0870 762 6228
Email: dcrsc@btopenworld.com
Website: http://dcrsc1.cfsites.org
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FOR THE POST OF
ASYLUM AND REFUGEE
PROJECT SUPPORT WORKER
SALARY: £14,560 (renewable by yearly contract)
Devon & Cornwall Refugee Support has been providing practical support to Refugees & Asylum
Seekers for the past eleven years and we are now looking for a Project Support Worker to
complement our existing office based team.
The duties of the post address all problems relating to Asylum Seekers & Refugees on an ongoing
day-to-day basis. This can sometimes deal with emergency and stressful situations.
It is essential that you are able to communicate clearly and concisely both written and spoken
communication at all levels.
You must be able to enter and produce data for Management and Operational purposes and present
reports as required.
You need to have some experience of working or volunteering with Asylum Seekers and Refugees
within the Asylum Support Benefit System.
An Office of Immigration Services Commissioner(OISC) qualification would be an advantage, although
the successful applicant would be expected to work towards Level 1.
For further details and an application pack, please apply to:-
DCRS, or by telephoning
7, Whimple Street, (01752) 265952
Plymouth,
Devon, PL1 2DH or download from our website
Closing date for applications: Friday 21st October 2011
September 2011