💼 Full-Time Position

Support Worker

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London Borough of Hackney
📍 london, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
london, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 20, 2026
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Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

1 Year Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.

This role sits within the Welcome Hackney (Refugee, Migrant and Asylum Seeker) Service and will focus on supporting Afghan families resettled to the borough. The position seeks applicants who are Dari, Pashto, Tigrinya or Arabic speakers with lived experience of seeking sanctuary and/or resettlement.

Skills & Experience

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust with refugees who have experienced trauma.
  • Experience of working with refugees, asylum seekers or migrants (lived experience is particularly welcome).
  • Experience of providing advice, guidance and advocacy regarding rights and entitlements, particularly related to housing and benefits...