Modern Slavery Safehouse Advocate

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RSR are currently recruiting on behalf of Black Country Women’s Aid for a Modern Slavery Safehouse Advocate.

You will support potential victims of modern slavery, international human trafficking by providing access to a range of specialist services to meet their physical, psychological and social recovery.

This is a full time, permanent position and offers a salary of £21,841 - £24,414.77.

Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle is essential for this role.

Main Duties:

• Deliver an effective system of regular contact, care, emotional and practical support to victims of national and international human trafficking/modern slavery, promoting confidence, independence, safety and security, to reduce the risk of being re-trafficked, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Carry out effective and accurate preliminary risk assessments with potential victims referred into the service within KPI timescales, addressing and responding to any immediate safeguarding needs.
• Provide initial subsistence and a welcome pack to new clients and ensure that a full risk assessment, needs based assessment, history of abuse, health information, Safehouse induction and an initial journey plan is completed within KPI timescales.
• Refer and support clients to access relevant services, attend relevant multi-agency meetings and work closely with other services to create the best outcomes for victims.
• Advocate for clients awaiting their conclusive grounds decision from the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), ensuring that they are aware of the process and their options.
• Provide one-to-one information and support to clients on a range of rights to meet victim entitlements.
• Address the complex and multiple needs of clients (and their children) who are victims of forced labour, sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, criminal exploitation and any other forms of exploitation.
• Fulfil accommodation duties maintaining the safety and security of the Safehouse
• Deal with any conflicts that may arise as a result of living within the Safehouse.

Essential Requirements:

• Educated to 'A’ level/ Level 3 or equivalent, may consider level 2 if matched with a good level of experience.
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children, acknowledging safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately.
• Experience of working within a supportive setting for vulnerable people, homelessness/destitution.

Role is subject to DBS check at the relevant level.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

Red Snapper Justice is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.