At GARAS (Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers) we offer support to those seeking asylum in Gloucestershire, welcoming them when they arrive, advocating for them in their daily struggles, supporting them if they face being sent back as well as helping them adjust to their long term future if they are recognised as refugees.
Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (GARAS)
The Trust Centre
Falkner St
Gloucester
GL1 4SQ
Telephone: 01452 550528
General enquiries: info@garas.org.uk
Administrative enquiries: admin@garas.org.uk
www.garas.org.uk
Director
Adele Owen
Dear readers,
A coupler of issues from GARAS maybe of interest to you.
Please be aware that GARAS is looking for another person to join the (Syrian) Resettlement Team. Here is the job ad:
Support Officer
Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers is seeking applications for the Post of Resettlement Support Officer
Full Time: 37.5 Hours a week (with some ‘on call’ requirements)
Salary: £23,111 NJC Scale 25
Location: Gloucester but some travel required
Closing date: 9am Monday 12th November 2018
Interview date: Tuesday 20th November 2018
This one year post aims to work with Syrian Refugees arriving in Gloucester/shire under the Syrian Resettlement Scheme and help them to start their new lives in the UK. This will involve supporting individuals and families through the stages of integration, including preparation and planning prior to their arrival; housing; financial support; access into education; health and employment. The post holder will be working within a team
Post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Checks.
For information and application pack please e-mail: info or telephone: 01452 550528.