Modern Slavery Outreach Case Worker (Moving on Project) - Home based within Birmingham/West Midlands
HOME BASED/WITHIN THE BIRMINGHAM & WEST MIDLANDS
NO CVS ACCEPTED and STRICTLY NO AGENCIES/RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS.
This role requires the submission of a completed Medaille Trust Application Form which you can download from the Vacancies page on Medaille Trust website. This is to be uploaded to the 'Other Document Upload' button. Your application will not be considered without an application form as we do not accept CVS.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS 14/11/24 AT 10:00AM
Medaille Trust is one of the leading providers of support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. We are working to provide refuge and freedom for survivors and fighting to see slavery in all its forms become a thing of the past.The need for this work has never been higher, there are more than 50 million estimated victims of modern slavery worldwide, and over 120,000 potential victims in the UK.
We operate ten safe houses and five outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year. We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries.Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.
This role is based in a Moving on Project (MOP) hub in the Birmingham/West Midlands area.
As an Outreach Case Worker you will use your previous experience of working with vulnerable adults to lead on the provision of high quality practical and emotional support to potential victims of modern slavery and their dependents. You may conduct ABE (achieving best evidence) interviews and support clients in court, acting as a professional witness.
You will provide expert written or verbal trafficking reports where necessary appropriate for court or other legal purposes such as immigration cases and NRM referrals. You will organise drop-in and group sessions to help improve women’s physical, emotional, spiritual and mental wellbeing.You will also manage volunteers.
The role includes regular travel across Birmingham and West Midlands for client case work, as well as occasional travel across the UK for quarterly meetings and conferences where appropriate.
Experience of supporting individuals suffering from trauma is essential.
Interested? For full details and how to apply please visit https://www.Medaille-trust.org.uk/vacancies
If you have any queries, please contact HR on recruitment@medaille-trust.org.uk
Closing Date: Thursday, 14 November 2024 at 10 A.MInterview Date : Tuesday 26 November or Thursday 28 November 2024
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
This role is restricted for females under the Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 and is subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is essential.