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Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Modern Slavery Outreach Advocate based in the Black Country, West Midlands.
The purpose of this role is to deliver an effective system of regular contact, care, emotional and practical support to victims of national and international human trafficking/modern slavery, promoting confidence, independence, safety and security, to reduce the risk of being re-trafficked.
This is a full-time 37.5 hours (Mon - Fri), permanent role, offering a salary between £22,986 - £24,365.19 per annuum based on experience. Travel will be required.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Carry out effective and accurate preliminary risk assessments with potential victims referred into the service within KPI timescales, addressing and responding to any immediate safeguarding needs.
- Involve and encourage client feedback and consultation in all aspects of the service.
- To be fully compliant and remain up to date with organisation’s policies and procedures, local and regional operational protocols and national legislation.
- To develop, maintain and represent positive, collaborative working relationships with external professionals and all staff, being committed as part of the team to providing a high level of support to victims and survivors.
- To develop innovative ways of working with victims of abuse based on good practice and evidence-based research.
Person Specification
- Experiencing of working within a needs-led service undertaking risk and needs assessment and support planning.
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children, acknowledging safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately.
- Have a good understanding of complex needs and issues around trafficking/modern slavery, in particular sexual exploitation, mental health, substance misuse, FGM and domestic abuse and how these issues inter-link with one another.
- Experience of working within a supportive setting for vulnerable people, homelessness / destitution.
- Experience of building and maintaining partnerships with other agencies.
Additional Information
- Role is subject to DBS check at the relevant level.
- Due to the service user group and requirements, we can only consider male candidates for this role
Alternatively, if this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
We are a dedicated recruitment company providing top quality professionals and services to Housing Providers across the UK.
Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.
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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.
