Specialist Support Worker *Modern Slavery* (£25252.58 per annum with future progression possible) Full-Time

BCHA; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-based role

On-call rota paid

Job summary

BCHA is recruiting a Specialist Support Worker for the Liberty Project to work with survivors of modern slavery in Wiltshire. The role offers a unique opportunity to provide trauma-informed, survivor-centred support and help individuals move toward independence and safety.

You will build trusting relationships, work within professional boundaries, and collaborate with partner agencies, contributing to anti-slavery advocacy and recovery pathways.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed, survivor-centred support knowledge.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with survivors.
• Strong communication and safeguarding awareness.
• Experience handling sensitive cases and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly 1-1 sessions with survivors.
• Maintain professional boundaries and use trauma-focused strategies.
• Listen to and build trust with survivors to promote independence.
• Liaise with partner agencies and advocate for survivors.
• Support survivors to move toward safety and independence.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Survivor support

Empathy

Communication

Education

NVQ/Health & Social Care

Job description

South West based charitable housing association BCHA was founded over 50 years ago with a continuing mission to meet housing need and end homelessness. We aim to achieve this through the building and provision of affordable and secure homes, and by supporting individuals to take control and lead independent, fulfilled lives. Whether we are developing sites or supporting people with housing, learning or living skills, we believe in equality, the importance of every individual and the right to be valued and treated with dignity and respect. Our doors are open to everyone.

BCHA are a diverse and growing specialist housing, learning and support provider. We are currently recruiting for Specialist Support Workers to join our team on the Liberty project.

BCHA work closely with the Salvation Army to provide support to survivors of ‘modern slavery’.

Position:

The Liberty Project is recruiting a Specialist Support Worker to join our team based in Wiltshire. It offers a unique opportunity to work directly with survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking, supporting them to rebuild their lives and move towards independence, safety, and long-term recovery.

About The Role

As a Specialist Support Worker, you will:

• Provide trauma-informed, survivor-centred support
• Build trusting relationships that empower survivors to make informed choices and regain independence
• Support individuals to move forward into safe, stable, and abuse-free lives
• Contribute to specialist anti-slavery work delivered on behalf of the Home Office

Why join The Liberty Project?

This is a rewarding opportunity to:

• Work closely with survivors in a compassionate, empowering environment
• Develop specialist knowledge and experience in modern slavery and anti-trafficking advocacy
• Be part of a dedicated team delivering nationally significant work at the forefront of the anti-slavery sector

With 2025 marking 10 years since the Modern Slavery Act, this is an exciting and meaningful time to join a project shaping the future of survivor support.

Key details

• On-call: Participation in an on-call rota (paid in addition to salary)

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

BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures.

As an employer, we will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people obtaining employment with BCHA. Our overall aim is to ‘deter unsuitable applicants from applying for roles with children and adults, and we will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly, consistently and in compliance with current legislation.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

• This role can be based from home anywhere in Wiltshire.

Closing date: 23/09/2026

Welcome week: 12/10/2026

Requirements:

• provide weekly 1- 1 sessions with individual ‘survivors’ that are outcome focussed;
• work within ‘professional boundaries’ and use trauma focused strategies;
• listen to and build trust with ‘survivors’
• work with complex needs, challenging behaviours and manage presenting risks;
• be an advocate on behalf of ‘survivors’;
• build good working relationships with agencies and liaise effectively;
• empower ‘survivors’ to find their own way and promote independence;
• be self-motivated, proactive, resilient, empathic and non-judgemental;

Other information:

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with a share of the on call rota

Accommodation support worker

This role can be based from home anywhere in Wiltshire.