Specialist Support Worker

apartmentVacancy Filler placeNewcastle calendar_month 
Working hours: 35 hours per week with participation in on call duties and includes evenings and weekend work

Interview date: Tuesday 15th October 2024

Do you like a challenge? A unique and exciting opportunity has presented itself within the Anti-Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Operation Unit within the North East area. We are looking for a flexible and highly motivated person with exceptional people skills who relishes the opportunity to empower vulnerable individuals to regain control of their lives.
Key Responsibilities:
The role of Specialist Support Worker is fundamental to the Salvation Army’s desire to help vulnerable clients achieve positive outcomes and as such you will be passionate, target driven, dynamic and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of services for vulnerable clients in a competitive climate.

You will provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of trafficking, including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude forced labour and other forms of human trafficking. Work together within a multi-agency framework working with the Home Office, police, medical practitioners, local authority and housing.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

Extensive experience working within a supported environment
A Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent in a related field or be willing to work towards it
An understanding of legislation relating to Health and Safety and safeguarding of clients and staff
An ability to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army
Experience of working with vulnerable clients in programme area associated with the specialism
Can conduct risk assessments, devise Person Centred Support Plans and Risk Assessments
Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to successfully work independently and within a team

Please note: The location will be disclosed to the successful candidates upon completion of references and DBS check due to the confidentiality of the project.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK and an Enhanced Child & Adult DBS workforce check.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

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