An opportunity has arisen for motivated caseworker to play a pivotal role in offering practical, social and emotional support to the survivors of human trafficking, encouraging independence, autonomy and self-worth for survivors.
You will act as the first point of contact for your appointed survivor(s), offering face to face support and ensuring they receive the right support from volunteers and partner agencies. You will need the ability to undertake needs and risks assessments and create any appropriate support plans. The responsibilities include:
- Connect with survivors and establish trust through weekly in-house 1-1 encounters.
- Conduct periodic progress assessments, maintain confidential records and complete a final Exiting Assessment at the end of 12 months.
- Assist with the moving and settling-in process e.g. assisting with G.P registration.
- Maintain a positive relationship that is reliable and consistent.
- First point of contact to signpost and recommend support services.
- Conduct needs assessments an ensuring adequate support is given where required
- Familiarise survivors with local amenities e.g. Supermarket.
- Familiarise yourself and signposting survivors to all services we provide.
- Notify any concerning interactions to CEO and ensure that any issues raised are resolved.
Essential:
- Experience in working with vulnerable people
- Kind and compassionate listener.
- Friendly and approachable
- Good communication skills
- Able to establish relationships and maintain safe boundaries.
- Able to anticipate survivors' needs and encourage their participation.
- Able to follow and adhere to policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and understanding of GDPR policies, data protection, safeguarding, health and safety.
Desired:
- Knowledge of modern slavery
- Demonstrable passion for Human Rights and social justice
- Able to use Microsoft software such as Word and Excel
- Organisational and written skills.
- Able to work independently
- An affiliation with all our core values - our Statement of Faith, Vision and Values are available upon request.
Our mission is to provide a safe place for victims where they can be supported through counselling and workshops to assist on their road to recovery and normal living. By joining our charity, you will make active steps in assisting survivors to reintegrate into society with autonomy, dignity and freedom.
Due to the nature of this role the post is open to female applicants only. Being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
If you are interested in making a huge and lasting impact please get in touch!
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The Strongtower Foundation is a registered charity that runs a safehouse for victims of modern slavery and human trafficking aged 18 and over.
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