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Support and Advice Worker – Ukrainian Team

Gloucestershire Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers is seeking applications for the post of Support and Advice Worker in our Ukrainian Team

Full Time: 37.5 Hours a week
Salary: £31,537 (NJC Scale 6)
Location: Gloucestershire
Contract period: Initial 1 year period, in line with Home Office funding
Closing date: 9am, Monday 3 November December 2025
Interview date: 6 and 7 November 2025

GARAS is recruiting a Support and Advice Worker to work within our Ukrainian Team.  This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone interested in gaining first-hand experience working on the frontline of a fast-paced, client-facing charity.

The purpose of the job is to assist Ukrainian individuals and families settle into life in Gloucestershire.  In addition, the successful candidate role will be involved with supporting hosts in their role to assist the integration process. The support will include help with benefits, education and health and on the well being of the household.

This role will involve working with key partners across the geographical area, to ensure that clients are referred and signposted into appropriate support services and networks. As the role is located across the county and requires the successful applicant to drive, please only apply if you hold a full driving licence. The post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Checks.

This in an immensely rewarding role, working in a dynamic charity building on an ethos of care and inclusivity.  We are looking for an exceptional individual, committed to go the extra mile and convey our passion to support and transform the lives of our Ukrainian clients in our care. 

For an informal chat please contact Radmila (Ukrainian Team Manager) on 07867 249674.

Job description and person specification

Application form (word)

Application form (pdf)

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Volunteer Vacancies

We are lucky to have a team of dedicated volunteers, who come from all walks of life, who support GARAS through a range of roles. Our Volunteers say that volunteering at GARAS is immensely rewarding. If you are interested in giving your time and skills to make a positive impact on your local community, please see the vacancies below. If you think your skills and experience fit well for a specific role below, our volunteer coordinator, Ellen, would love to hear from you (ellen@garas.org.uk / 07392 261570).

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Volunteer Bike Mechanic

If you are passionate about using your bike maintenance skills to make a difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you! Having a bike provides free transport, exercise, freedom and an increased sense of well being to people who may benefit from all of these things.

If you have the skills and time to make donated bikes road worthy please read through this job description for more information.

If you are interested, and have the relevant skills, please contact Ellen (ellen@garas.org.uk, 07392 261570) for an informal discussion.

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Volunteer Offering Transport Support

Sometimes we have a client who needs to get to an appointment, move house, or needs transport for another reason. If you would like to help someone in this situation, have access to a vehicle, time, and a clean driving licence, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please read through this job description.

If you are interested, and have access to a vehicle and a clean driving license, please contact Ellen (ellen@garas.org.uk, 07392 261570) for an informal discussion.