Specialist Support Worker *Modern Slavery*

BCHA; Devon and Torbay; Sur place; GBP 24 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BCHA, in Plymouth, is seeking a Specialist Support Worker for the Liberty Project to help survivors of modern slavery rebuild their lives. You will provide weekly one-to-one support, using trauma-informed approaches and coordinating with partner services to promote independence.

Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and empowering survivors, with on-site hours 9am–5pm and an on-call rota. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Delivering weekly, outcome-focused one-to-one support.
• Building trusting relationships through a trauma-informed approach.
• Supporting survivors with complex needs, challenging behaviours and risk management.
• Advocating for survivors and helping them access appropriate services.
• Promoting independence, confidence and informed decision-making.
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies and maintaining professional boundaries.

Responsabilités

• Deliver weekly, outcome-focused one-to-one support.
• Build trusting relationships through a trauma-informed approach.
• Support survivors with complex needs and risk management.
• Advocate for survivors and help access services.
• Promote independence and informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and maintain professional boundaries.

Description du poste

Specialist Support Worker *Modern Slavery*

BCHA

Location: On site / George Pl, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3NY, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Social Care / Social Worker
AnnualFixed salary:£ 27120.00

We are recruiting a Specialist Support Workers to join the Liberty Project in Plymouth. Working in partnership with The Salvation Army, BCHA provides specialist support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking.

About the role

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping survivors rebuild their lives, regain independence and move towards a safe and secure future.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering weekly, outcome-focused one-to-one support.
• Building trusting relationships through a compassionate, trauma-informed approach.
• Supporting survivors with complex needs, challenging behaviours and risk management.
• Advocating for survivors and helping them access appropriate services.
• Promoting independence, confidence and informed decision-making.
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies and maintaining professional boundaries.

About you

You will be empathetic, resilient, proactive and non-judgemental, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. You will be committed to empowering survivors, promoting their wellbeing and supporting them to achieve positive, lasting outcomes.

Why join the Liberty Project?

Join a dedicated team delivering specialist support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking. You will have the opportunity to develop your expertise, contribute to vital anti-slavery work and help people move towards recovery, independence and a brighter future.

Location; Plymouth and working hours

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, with participation in a shared on-call rota, paid in addition to salary.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Safeguarding

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. We follow safer recruitment procedures and expect all employees to share this commitment.