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SalaryAre you passionate about making a positive, lasting difference to migrant people in York?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Communities and Equalities team on a full-time basis.
The purpose of the role will be to set up and manage services which ensure migrant communities can access the support they need, as well as influencing systems to ensure services are available and accessible.
The role will identify any gaps in service provision collaborate with the voluntary and community sector and work towards creating a welcoming environment for migrants. This may include overseeing migrant led projects that support initiatives and strengthening user engagement.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- To develop community engagement and introduce innovative methods of engagement with groups and sectors of York’s community who are currently not involved in local democracy.
- To inform the neighbourhood approach and ensure the effective flow of information to and from partners and communities.
- To enable ward and other funding to be targeted to priority areas.
- To increase understanding of and engagement with York’s Minority Communities.
City of York Council is committed to fostering a secure and inclusive environment where newcomers and residents alike feel welcomed and have access to essential resources. York stands out for its inclusive stance towards migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, both as a community and as a local authority.
This role is suitable for job share.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this job as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Bianca Vartic (Cultural and Integration Partnership Manager) at Bianca.Vartic@york.gov.uk
Closing date: Sunday 14 April 2024 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 22 April 2024
