Trauma-Informed Safehouse Advocate — Modern Slavery

Reflectivepractice; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual leave buy-back scheme

Time off in lieu (TOIL) for overtime

Bi-annual staff away days

Regular internal staff newsletter

Job summary

Red Snapper Recruitment Group is seeking a Modern Slavery Safehouse Advocate in the West Midlands. You will provide trauma-informed, person-centred support to potential victims of modern slavery and international trafficking, helping them access rights under ECAT and navigate the NRM process.

This site-based role requires resilience and the ability to manage complex casework within a fast-paced safehouse environment, reporting to the Safehouse Manager.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working within a needs-led service undertaking risk and needs assessments.
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults and/or children.
• Experience managing complex casework and crisis intervention.
• Experience working in supported accommodation, homelessness or destitution settings.
• Knowledge of modern slavery and trafficking indicators and support systems in the UK.
• Understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience working within formal contract frameworks with KPIs.
• Knowledge of immigration systems and access to public funds.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls strategy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regular emotional and practical support to victims, promoting safety, independence and reducing risk of re-trafficking.
• Complete timely and robust risk and needs assessments.
• Develop and review journey plans and support plans.
• Support clients to understand the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) process and advocate while they await conclusive grounds decisions.
• Provide information regarding rights and entitlements under ECAT.
• Address complex and multiple needs including exploitation, trauma, mental health, substance misuse and safeguarding concerns.
• Work to contractual KPIs and required timescales.
• Complete safehouse inductions, move-ins and move-ons.
• Provide welcome packs and initial subsistence.
• Support residents to understand and adhere to licence agreements and house rules.
• Maintain health & safety, fire safety and building security standards.
• Manage relationships between residents and respond to conflict appropriately.
• Liaise with maintenance and facilities teams where required.
• Refer and support clients to access specialist services (health, mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse services and others).
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case management records.

Skills

Risk & needs assessments

Vulnerable adults/children support

Complex casework

Supported accommodation experience

Modern slavery indicators

Safeguarding knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Driver licence

KPI experience

Immigration/public funds knowledge

Trauma-informed approaches

Motivational interviewing

VAWG strategy knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Red Snapper Recruitment Group is seeking a Modern Slavery Safehouse Advocate in the West Midlands. You will provide trauma-informed, person-centred support to potential victims of modern slavery and international trafficking, helping them access rights under ECAT and navigate the NRM process.

This site-based role requires resilience and the ability to manage complex casework within a fast-paced safehouse environment, reporting to the Safehouse Manager.