Modern Slavery Support Worker - #2173654

Modern Slavery Support Worker

Rewarding frontline work supporting adults and children affected by modern slavery and human trafficking. Applicants will bring experience supporting vulnerable people, safeguarding awareness, communication and a trauma-informed approach.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Outreach Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Victim Support Worker, Trafficking Support Worker, Support Practitioner, Advocacy Worker, Outreach Advocate, Modern Slavery Advocate, Specialist Case Worker

This role is known within the organisation as a Modern Slavery Outreach Advocate

SALARY: £25,287 - £27,993 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Travel required across the West Midlands area

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

JOB OVERVIEW

A rewarding opportunity to help people rebuild safety, confidence and independence after exploitation. The Modern Slavery Support Worker will provide person-centred, trauma-informed outreach support across the West Midlands.

Working with clients through recovery and reflection, the Modern Slavery Support Worker will manage assessments, journey planning, case reviews, referrals and access to NRM and ECAT entitlements.

With partner agencies and colleagues, the Modern Slavery Support Worker will build trusted relationships, respond to safeguarding needs and deliver a high-quality service.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Modern Slavery Support Worker include:

• Client Support and Advocacy: Provide practical and emotional support, promoting confidence, independence, safety and security
• Risk and Needs Assessment: Complete risk and needs assessments, health information and journey plans within required timescales
• NRM and ECAT Support: Advocate through the National Referral Mechanism and explain rights and ECAT entitlements
• Referrals and Partnership Working: Connect clients with services, attend multi-agency meetings and work with partner organisations
• Safeguarding and Case Management: Manage complex needs, maintain boundaries, follow lone-working procedures and escalate safeguarding concerns
• Records and Service Delivery: Maintain records, meet contract requirements and support quality

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• A Level / Level 3 qualification (or equivalent); Level 2 may be considered with relevant experience
• GCSE grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults and children and responding to safeguarding concerns
• Experience supporting vulnerable people, including homelessness or destitution
• Experience building partnerships with other agencies and working professionally
• Knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning, modern slavery, human trafficking, UK support systems, the NRM and ECAT
• Knowledge of safeguarding, homelessness, immigration and cultural diversity requirements
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches, health and safety and GDPR
• Ability to advocate, build supportive relationships, work person-centred, manage a caseload and maintain professional boundaries
• Strong communication, organisation, resilience and Microsoft Office skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle with willingness to travel as required

DESIRABLE

• Experience undertaking needs-led assessment and support planning
• Experience managing complex casework involving trauma and crisis intervention
• Experience delivering against formal contract specifications and performance targets
• Knowledge of public funds and relevant entitlements
• Knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy and gendered abuse
• Understanding of motivational interviewing
• Willingness to work outside normal hours when required

BENEFITS

• Mileage allowance
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to group clinical supervision with a BACP trained counsellor
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays. Opportunities for this to be extended after 3 years of service
• 1 wellbeing day (pro rata)
• Annual leave ‘buy back’ scheme for those who want to purchase additional annual leave days
• Bi-annual staff away days
• Regular internal newsletter created by staff
• Time off in lieu (TOIL) when overtime is required
• 5% employer contribution to pension

The organisation welcomes applications from all candidates and particularly encourage applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, including men. All appointments will be made on merit following a fair and transparent selection process.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check

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JOB REF: AWDO-P15311

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