Community Navigator
Settlement support for new arrivals, and Family Hub support for BAME families in Rotherham.
What This Service Provides
The Community Navigator offers settlement support to BME communities living in the Rotherham area, helping with access to health services, education, benefits, housing, translation and interpretation, and other community organisations and activities.
REMA also provides a Family Hub Community Navigator for BAME families, linking parents and children with Rotherham's Family Hubs and services including immigration advice, settlement support, English classes and food bank access. This includes our REMA Future Starts baby and toddler group, and family learning sessions run with local partners.
Who It Is For
BME communities, including new arrivals and families, living in Rotherham.
How to Access It
Contact the Community Navigator by phone or email to make an appointment.
How We Can Help
Alongside settlement support, the Community Navigator can help with practical matters including:
- Registering with a GP
- Registering with a dentist
- School registration
- Nursery registration
- Finding opportunities to learn English
- Guidance on accessing other local services
Community Navigator Impact
Figures from REMA's 2023 to 2024 Annual Report.
"Maria has been an excellent person, she helped me with food and my mental health, she was always my support, talking to my son's school, because the language was difficult. May God always bless you for helping us." A Community Navigator client, REMA 2023 to 2024 Annual Report