Specialist Support Worker

Specialist Support Worker – Anti Slavery LOCATIONS:           Westminster       SALARY:                  £15.69 Basic | £32,537 Per Annum DURATION:              Temp to perm HOURS:                         40 hours per week    (Mon – Fri | 9am – 5pm | Occasional late shifts 11am – 7pm and 1 in 3 weekends 10am – 6pm)    NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP OR SUPPORT THOSE ON A SKILLED WORKER VISA. Daily Duties Provide pro-active service and advice to service users who have experienced trafficking to keep them and their children safe. Mitigate suffering from the aftereffects of the trauma caused by trafficking, sexual abuse, rape and/or domestic slavery. Identify and assess the risks and needs of trafficked victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist. Develop individual support plan to meet individual risks the client faces. Advocate for high-risk service users with agencies who can help to address the abuse by: - Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to trafficked service users and how your role fits into them. - Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to service users including in relation to legal options, housing, health and finance. - Working directly with all key agency partners to address the safety of service users who have experienced trafficking. - Supporting Service Users with their NRM application - Supporting Service Users to access appropriate legal advice with regards to their immigration and/or trafficking case. Manage a case load ensuring each Service User receives services appropriate to their individual needs. Contacting Service Users at regular intervals in order to ensure wellbeing and safety. Understand the legal framework relating to the protection of children including the policy and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board. Support Service Users through the CJS and/or Immigration Service, explaining the procedures and their role and rights within that system. Support the empowerment of the Service User and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of sexual violence present in their situation and help them regain control of their lives. Refer on and arrange meetings with other agencies/services as necessary, for instance, solicitors, police, social services, counselling, benefit agency, etc. Establish and maintain effective liaison with other agencies, including, the children Centres, GP’s, health visitors and other health services, education, Court Witness Service, Social Services and other statutory and voluntary agencies to help ensure service users receive co-ordinated help and support. Follow procedures and protocols with other services so that the safety of the clients is kept central to any process. Undertake housing management functions as needed in services where accommodation is provided to clients. This includes all aspects of health and safety. Contribute to support interventions and help design a plan to protect victims, while maintaining an independent role on behalf of your client, keeping their safety central to any response.  Essential requirements DBS within the last 12 months (must have original copy) Previous experience or knowledge of providing advice and support to individuals who have been trafficked. Previously experience of supported accommodation and housing management is essential. Experience providing casework support to vulnerable clients, including crisis management and risk assessment. Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of crime on victims, witnesses, and the wider community. Demonstrate an understanding of the criminal justice system, immigration law, safeguarding children, and legal responsibilities. Ability to support Service Users effectively in crisis. Demonstrate an ability to provide information about rights, offer impartial advice and effectively advocate on behalf of clients. Experience recording and managing financial transactions. For more information on this role please contact Emily Rex on (phone number removed)