ReSTORE Pastoral and Administrative Support Officer
Job overview
About ReSTORE
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the wellbeing of refugee communities, seeing people achieve their goals, and supporting the NHS workforce.
Job Purpose
ReSTORE was established in April 2023 and stands for Refugee Support Training Orientation Recruitment and Education and supports refugee nurses and midwives:
- into employment
- to register with the UK’s Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- with their pastoral needs
ReSTORE’s vision is to see refugee nurses and midwives find meaningful employment in the careers they trained for. It is the only programme in the UK that focusses uniquely on refugee nurses and midwives.
Main duties of the job
The role will develop therapeutic and nurturing relationships with ReSTORE participants, recognising that they may have experienced many challenges in their lives and often still do. ReSTORE uses a trauma informed model of practice and prides itself on supporting the participants pastorally.
You will also be encouraged to attend conferences and events where you will educate people about the ReSTORE programme and network with stakeholders.
You will support the participants with their administration, completing documentation for job applications and submitting documents/information to the NMC
You will become an ambassador for the refugee cause and counter the hostile rhetoric that often surrounds migration.
You will participate is appropriate and relevant research projects, and support the participants in participating in research if it is their wish.
Working for our organisation
Primary Care Doncaster (PCD) Ltd is developing a wide range of services to support general practice across the city and is looking at innovative ways to develop its workforce, due to interest by a significant number of GP practices and Networks within the city.
At PCD and within the GP practices and Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and the creativity that thrives when people work together in person. Each Network has a range of offices and work locations designed to foster innovation, teamwork, and a vibrant work culture where you can grow your career and make a real impact.
As a PCD employee you will have access to the generous NHS Pension Scheme and 27 annual leave days per year.
PCD are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
About ReSTORE
You will also develop therapeutic and nurturing relationships with ReSTORE participants, recognising that they may have experienced many challenges in their lives and often still do. ReSTORE uses a trauma informed model of practice and prides itself on supporting the participants pastorally.
You will also be encouraged to attend conferences and events where you will educate people about the ReSTORE programme and network with stakeholders.
You will support the participants with their administration, completing documentation for job applications and submitting documents/information to the NMC
You will become an ambassador for the refugee cause and counter the hostile rhetoric that often surrounds migration.
You will participate is appropriate and relevant research projects, and support the participants in participating in research if it is their wish.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the wellbeing of refugee communities, seeing people achieve their goals, and supporting the NHS workforce.
Job Purpose
ReSTORE was established in April 2023 and stands for Refugee Support Training Orientation Recruitment and Education and supports refugee nurses and midwives:
- into employment
- to register with the UK’s Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- with their pastoral needs
ReSTORE’s vision is to see refugee nurses and midwives find meaningful employment in the careers they trained for. It is the only programme in the UK that focusses uniquely on refugee nurses and midwives.
Job Summary and Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a new pastoral and administrative support worker officer
In this role, you will support the programme lead with administrative duties.
Person specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential criteria- • Evidence of continuous professional development
- • Administrative qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria- • Experience working with vulnerable people
- • Experience working with the NHS workforce.
- • Experience working with people from overseas
- • Experience presenting and informal/formal teaching.
- • Safeguarding experience
Skills/ Competencies & Disposition and Attitudes
Essential criteria- • Ability to communicate effectively
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, Forms and Powerpoint.
- • Good written skills
- • Interpersonal skills
- • Self-Initiative
- • Accepts responsibility and accountability
- • Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
- • Seeks support appropriately
- • Open mindedness
- • Self awareness
- • Patience
- • Empathy, kindness and compassion
- • Desire to motivate and encourage
Other
Essential criteria- • Full driving licence
- • Ability to travel across South Yorkshire
- • Flexible with working hours
- • Committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality and inclusivity in all aspects of business in line with current equalities legislation