Modern Slavery Safehouse Advocate - Sandwell, United Kingdom - Red Snapper Group

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RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.


RSR are currently recruiting on behalf of our client based in the Black Country for a Modern Slavery Safehouse Advocate to support potential victims of modern slavery, international human trafficking by providing access to a range of specialist servicesto meet their physical, psychological and social recovery.

This is a full time, permanent position and offers a salary of £20,849 - £23, dependent on experience)

Travel is required for this role so UK driving license and access to wen vehicle is essential.


Main Duties:


  • 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 retrafficked,whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
  • 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.
  • Provide initial subsistence and a welcome pack to new clients and ensure that a full risk assessment, needs based assessment, history of abuse, health information, Safehouse induction and an initial journey plan is completed within KPI timescales.
  • Refer and support clients to access relevant services, attend relevant multiagency meetings and work closely with other services to create the best outcomes for victims.
  • Advocate for clients awaiting their conclusive grounds decision from the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), ensuring that they are aware of the process and their options.
  • Provide onetoone information and support to clients on a range of rights to meet victim entitlements.
  • Address the complex and multiple needs of clients (and their children) who are victims of forced labour, sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, criminal exploitation and any other forms of exploitation.
  • Fulfil accommodation duties maintaining the safety and security of the Safehouse, including health and safety, fire safety, building security and explaining and upholding the license agreement, support contract and house rules.
  • Deal with any conflicts that may arise as a result of living within the Safehouse.
  • Ensure that the nominated case management systems are accurately completed in a timely manner.

Essential Requirements:


  • Educated to 'A' level/ Level 3 or equivalent, may consider level 2 if matched with a good level of experience.
  • Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children, acknowledging safeguarding concerns and responding appropriately.
  • Experience of working within a supportive setting for vulnerable people, homelessness/destitution.
  • Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of modern slavery/trafficking and their children.
  • Have knowledge of: The indicators and components of human trafficking/modern slavery, issues facing victims of modern slavery, the current systems in the UK that support potential victims, the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) and the Europe Conventionon Against Trafficking in Human Beings (International Framework)


If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please send your CV.


If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us andare successfully placed
Red Snapper Justice is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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