Vacancy details

Do you enjoy bringing people together and creating opportunities that help families thrive?

As an Integrated Group Work Officer, you will use your creativity, resilience and partnership skills to design and deliver engaging programmes for families arriving through Government Migration Schemes. From wellbeing and digital skills to employment readiness and community events, your work will help people build confidence, make connections and take positive steps towards their future.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.

About you

As an Integrated Group Work Officer you will thrive in a face-faced environment. You will be able to work independently and collaboratively to deliver group-based interventions that achieve positive outcomes for individuals and families. With a proven track record of working alongside partner agencies, you will plan, coordinate and deliver meaningful activities that promote integration and wellbeing for children and families residing in transitional accommodation.

In this impactful role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting families arriving under Government Migration Schemes, including the Afghan Resettlement Programme. You will respond to their immediate resettlement needs and deliver structured group work programmes.

With care and professionalism, you will help safeguard vulnerable individuals, following all relevant protocols relating to criminal exploitation, human trafficking and domestic abuse. Your person-centred approach, innovative mindset and strong prioritisation skills will help create lasting, positive change in the lives of those you support.

About the team

Our Resettlement Team is fast-paced, dynamic and friendly, working together to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families as they begin a new chapter in the community.

We are supportive, collaborative and passionate about delivering high-quality services, often balancing competing priorities in a constantly evolving environment. No two days are the same and team members are encouraged to bring initiative, creativity and enthusiasm to their work, while benefiting from a strong culture of mutual support, continuous learning and professional development.

Key responsibilities

• Identify needs, plan and facilitate group work programmes, in line with local authority models, to support the integration of Afghan families.
• Coordinate and deliver a range of group work programmes, including parenting groups; ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages); financial literacy sessions; health and wellbeing sessions; employment readiness training; education on legal rights and responsibilities; awareness sessions on criminal exploitation and human trafficking; technology and digital skills training; and parent-and-child play sessions.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to understand cultural sensitivities and address issues such as domestic abuse and family conflict, ensuring programmes are tailored to meet the needs of families.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to co-deliver group work programmes that require specialist skills, knowledge and expertise.
• Deliver community engagement activities to foster a strong sense of community within the hotel, including organising events and gatherings, coordinating volunteer programmes for families, and participating in local community projects.
• Work with local organisations and partners to provide services, host events and deliver information sessions and talks at the hotel.
• Implement Bracknell Forest’s quality assurance programme and establish feedback mechanisms to monitor the effectiveness of group work programmes and inform continuous improvement.

Our benefits

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. 
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club. 

Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Our values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. 

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Disability confident and inclusive recruitment

Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive employer. This means that if you tell us on your application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interview date

Interviews will be held the week commencing 09 November 2026.

Interviews will be conducted in person. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Rosie Edwards, Resettlement Team Leader, Phone Number: 01344 355 611

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

This role is not eligible for a sponsored work visa as it does not meet current Home Office sponsorship criteria. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

No agencies please.

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.