Specialist Support Worker *Modern Slavery* (£26,052 per annum with future progression possible)[...]

BCHA; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

BCHA, a leading charitable housing association, is seeking passionate Specialist Support Workers to join their Liberty project. These roles involve empowering survivors of modern slavery through holistic, trauma-informed support, working collaboratively within a multi-agency framework. Ideal candidates will be empathetic, proactive, and skilled in managing complex needs to promote independence.

Benefits

Full training and support

Friendly team environment

Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE)

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with other agencies.
• Effective listening and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly one-on-one sessions focusing on outcomes.
• Work within professional boundaries using trauma-focused strategies.
• Manage complex needs and advocate for survivors.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Proactivity

Non-judgmental attitude

Job description

South West based charitable housing association BCHA was founded over 50 years ago with a mission to meet housing needs and end homelessness. We focus on building and providing affordable, secure homes and supporting individuals to lead independent lives. We value equality, dignity, and respect for everyone.

BCHA is a diverse and growing provider of housing, learning, and support services. We are recruiting Specialist Support Workers for our Liberty project.

In partnership with the Salvation Army, we support survivors of ‘modern slavery’ in the South West.

Position:

We seek passionate individuals to join us as Specialist Support Workers, supporting ‘survivors’ of modern slavery. These roles involve providing holistic, trauma-informed support tailored to each individual, working within a multi-agency framework to help ‘survivors’ access entitlements, rebuild confidence, and develop skills for recovery and independence.

Our key aim is to empower individuals and promote independence.

We offer:

• Joining a professional, friendly team with backgrounds in social work, substance abuse, housing, trauma care, or youth services;
• Working in a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE);
• Using a holistic, trauma-informed approach;
• Applying transferable skills to achieve positive outcomes;
• Full training, support, and supervision.

Note: Being a driver is a requirement for this position.

Apply today for immediate interviews.

Requirements:

• Provide weekly one-on-one sessions with ‘survivors’ focusing on outcomes;
• Work within professional boundaries using trauma-focused strategies;
• Build trust and listen effectively;
• Manage complex needs, challenging behaviors, and risks;
• Advocate for ‘survivors’;
• Establish effective relationships with other agencies;
• Empower ‘survivors’ towards independence;
• Be self-motivated, proactive, resilient, empathetic, and non-judgemental.