Asylum Support Officer Council

Asylum Support Officer – Braintree District Council

Braintree District Council is hiring an Asylum Support Officer for the Housing and Communities team. This fixed‑term (12 months) part‑time (24 hours per week) role will support the successful resettlement and integration of asylum seekers within Braintree District. Salary: up to £31,284 per annum (pro‑rata).

Location:

Braintree. Closing date: 19th January 2026.

About The Role

Braintree District Council are looking for a dedicated and proactive Asylum Support Officer to join our Housing and Communities team and play a vital role in supporting the successful resettlement and integration of asylum seekers within the Braintree District.

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Responsibilities

Our Asylum Support Officer will contribute to the effective delivery of the Afghan Resettlement and wider asylum support programmes. You will be the first point of contact for all enquiries relating to asylum seekers dispersed in Braintree District. You will assist the Resettlement Officer to collate information, update records, maintain local and national databases, and organise interpretation and translation services where necessary.

Your work will help ensure compliance, strengthen grant management, and promote positive community integration.

Key duties include:

• Support asylum seekers with integration into the local community through home visits, helping with school placements, English classes, and employment guidance.
• Signpost to other relevant services.
• Maintain local and national databases.
• Collate information and update records.
• Organise interpretation and translation services where necessary.

Qualifications

You will have excellent IT and customer service skills, experience of working in an office environment, and the ability to use databases to record and monitor information. You will also have an understanding of issues relating to equality and diversity, along with good problem‑solving skills and a solution‑focused approach. You will be organised, pro‑active, able to work on your own initiative, and able to work as part of a team in a busy environment.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working arrangements (home/office) subject to business need
• Local government pension scheme
• Learning and development for all employees
• Employee discount scheme
• Employee recognition schemes
• Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

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Closing date for completed applications: Midnight on Monday 19th January 2026

Interviews will be held in week commencing 26th January 2026

Guidance on the application process and helpful hints can be found here:
Application Guidance.

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