Trauma-Informed Safehouse Advocate (Modern Slavery)

Red Snapper Recruitment LTD; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus &

1 wellbeing day (pro rata)

Annual leave buy-back scheme

5% employer pension contribution

Mileage allowance

Time off in lieu (TOIL) for overtime

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to group clinical supervision (

Training and development opportunities

Bi-annual staff away days

Regular internal staff newsletter

Job summary

Red Snapper Recruitment LTD is seeking a Modern Slavery Safehouse Advocate in the West Midlands. The role involves frontline, trauma-informed support to potential victims of modern slavery and international trafficking within a fast-paced safehouse environment.

You will provide person-centred support to meet physical, psychological and social needs, ensuring access to rights under ECAT. The post requires resilience, professionalism and the ability to manage complex caseloads, with travel to

Qualifications

• Experience in risk and needs assessments in a needs-led service.
• Experience supporting vulnerable adults and/or children.
• Experience managing complex casework and crisis intervention.
• Experience in supported accommodation, homelessness or destitution settings.
• Knowledge of modern slavery and trafficking indicators in the UK.
• Understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver emotional and practical support to victims to promote safety, independence and reduce risk of re-trafficking.
• Complete risk and needs assessments in a timely manner.
• Develop and review journey plans and support plans with clients.
• Support clients to understand the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) process and advocate while awaiting decisions.
• Provide information regarding rights and entitlements under ECAT.
• Address complex and multiple needs including exploitation, trauma, mental health and safeguarding.
• Meet contractual KPIs and required timescales.
• Complete safehouse inductions, move-ins and move-outs.
• Provide welcome packs and initial subsistence.
• Maintain health & safety, fire safety and building security standards.
• Liaise with maintenance and facilities teams as required.
• Refer clients to specialist services and attend multi-agency meetings.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case management records.

Skills

Risk assessments

Vulnerable groups

Complex casework

Supported accommodation

Safeguarding

Organisational skills

Caseload management

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Driving licence

UK work eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Red Snapper Recruitment LTD is seeking a Modern Slavery Safehouse Advocate in the West Midlands. The role involves frontline, trauma-informed support to potential victims of modern slavery and international trafficking within a fast-paced safehouse environment.

You will provide person-centred support to meet physical, psychological and social needs, ensuring access to rights under ECAT. The post requires resilience, professionalism and the ability to manage complex caseloads, with travel to