Vacancy Detail

Modern Slavery Advocate

Role:               Modern Slavery Advocate

Based:            West London

Rate:               £14-18 per hour dependent on experience

Hours:             40 hours

Start Date:      ASAP

Duration:        3 months with the possibility of an extension/ permanent opportunity

Our client, a respected national charity who provide support, advocacy and safe housing to victims of Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery, is looking to recruit a Support Worker to support male victims of modern-day slavery in a safe house within West London.

Synopsis of duties:

· Working within a safe house and key working 6 male victims of human trafficking and modern day slavery

· Managing a caseload and provide emotional, practical and advocacy support through the Criminal Justice System

· Processing referrals from the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and inducting clients into the service

· Supporting clients with NRPF (No Recourse to Public Funds) to access support and identify alternative funding streams and services

· Working closely with the Home Office and Immigration services regarding asylum and residency applications and supporting clients to complete application and challenge decisions

· Supporting clients with all practical and emotional needs including move on housing, crisis funds/ benefits, sexual health support, finances and income management, community integration, training and voluntary opportunities, counselling, English lessons and to repatriate to their birth country (should they wish)

· Promote the service and ensure clients have access to all available services and working closely with a range of partners, agencies and services

Essential Requirements:

· Experience of supporting vulnerable clients in supported housing including those experiencing homelessness, those who have experienced domestic abuse, trafficking and/ or modern slavery and those with mental health and substance misuse

· Proven track record of successfully carrying and managing a complex caseload

· A background in Supported Housing, Refugee/ Asylum Seekers Support or Domestic Violence Support would be highly desirable

For more information, please call Lisa Yates on 0121 828 3587.

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.

 

Location: West London | Salary: 14 - 18 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 20/07/2023