🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Government

Refugee Integration Officer

🏢 Hartlepool Borough Council • 📍 Hartlepool, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026

Salary Range

£27,344 - £29,439

£2,279 - £2,453 / mo

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Location Base

Hartlepool, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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Transatlantic Parity

1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Vacancy Details

Summary
Location: Civic Centre
Region: North East England
Job Type: Permanent
Category: Housing
Date Posted: 12/04/2023
Reference: 0000005617

Description

CHILDRENS & JOINT COMMISSIONING DEPARTMENT

RESETTLEMENT TEAM: HOUSING, HARDSHIP AND WELFARE SERVICES.

REFUGEE INTEGRATION OFFICER REF: SR 107119

Band 9 £27,344 - £29,439

Permanent

37hpw

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.

A Refugee Integration Officer is required to join the Resettlement Team. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, resilient, patient, and an empathetic worker that understands the needs of asylum seekers and refugees.

Working in a busy environment, the successful candidate will focus on supporting families to participate fully in local community life, supporting their social and welfare needs and assisting them in their journey to a new independent life in Britain.

The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of various HM Government Resettlement Schemes, Children’s Services and asylum process as well as experience of working in a fast paced team. They will need to be practical, be prepared to be ‘hands-on’ when required and very flexible in their approach to work.

For further information please contact Tracey Ann Richardson, Refugee Integration Coordinator on 01429 284074/07790559625

Closing date: 21st April 2023, midnight

Interviews: TBC

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Refugee Integration Officer roles across Hartlepool Borough Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Regional Agencies.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,344 - £29,439 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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