Project Worker

Job Description:

Project Worker

Temporary Role

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Contract: Temporary, 5 months

Hours: 12 hours per week.

Fixed hours

• Tuesdays 1pm to 4.30pm (3.5)

• Fridays 9.30am to 3pm (5.5)

Flexible hours

• Mondays 2-5pm OR Wednesdays 2pm to 5pm OR Thursdays 9.30am to 12.30pm

Location: Refugee Roots, First Floor, 17-19 Long Row NG1 2DH
, and various central locations

Reports to: Charity Director or Line Manager (to be confirmed)

To support the delivery of funded projects:

• Access (Tuesdays 1pm to 2.15pm)

• Access Arts (Tuesday afternoons 2.15pm to 4.30pm and Friday afternoons 12.30pm to 3pm)

• Essential Skills (ESOL, Digital Skills, Education)

• Any other projects, administration and tasks required.

• Participant Engagement and Registration

  Welcome and register participants for activities.

  Maintain accurate records of attendance and participant information using our database.

• Hospitality and Logistics

  Prepare and provide refreshments during programme sessions.

  Ensure spaces are set up and maintained for activities.

• Outreach and Recruitment

  Conduct outreach activities to recruit participants from refugee communities.

  Build trust and maintain communication with community groups and individuals.

• Communication and Administration

  Respond to enquiries and provide timely updates to participants and stakeholders.

  Manage schedules, correspondence, and reports related to the programme.

• Collaboration with Partner Organisations

  Work closely with partner organisations to coordinate programme efforts.

  Share insights and feedback to improve service delivery.

• Programme Impact

  Actively contribute to creating a welcoming environment that supports physical and mental well‑being.

  Collect feedback and suggestions for improving the programme.

Compentancy

Essential

Desired

Experience

• Experience working with refugees or other vulnerable groups.

• Demonstrated ability to manage small-scale programme logistics or group activities.

• Previous experience in charity or community outreach roles.

• Experience supporting and leading group activities.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and organisations.

• Knowledge of local refugee community networks or organisations.

Personal Attributes

• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to inclusion.

• Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Flexibility to work during the specified hours

Other Requirements

• An understanding of the challenges faced by refugees in accessing physical and mental health resources.

• Good IT skills (e.g., email, spreadsheets, and online communication platforms).

• First aid or mental health first aid training.

To apply , please use the form to send your cover letter as an attachment detailing your suitability for the role and showing how you match the Person Specification. Candidates must show how they meet the Person Specification in their cover letter to be considered for the role.

Closing Date: There is no deadline, we will be reviewing applications upon receipt and inviting suitable candidates to interview. We will be looking to appoint a candidate at the earliest stage possible.

Interviews: Arranged on a case‑by‑case basis.

Published: 2nd January,

Author: Adam Baker

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