Senior Modern Slavery Case Worker 37.5 hrs - Southampton
BASED IN SOUTHAMPTON
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 14/10/2024 AT 10AM
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 safe house in the Southampton area.About the jobWe are seeking a confident and experienced Senior Modern Slavery Case Worker with a wide range of skills and importantly, a ‘can do’ approach.
As the Senior Modern Slavery Case Worker, you will support the Service Manager and Case Workers with managing service user’s case load which will involve all aspects of support/case work. Additionally, you will deputise for the Service Manager.You will provide practical and emotional support to potential victims of modern slavery in the service. You will support and advocate on service user’s behalf as well as reviewing individual support plans. You will undertake daily duties to ensure the smooth running of the service and maintain a safe environment.
This service will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, however this role is mainly Monday to Friday. Applicants must be willing to work flexibly, which will include on call duties on an evening and weekend. Occasional evening and weekend shifts may be necessary.
You must have experience of working with vulnerable adults, the ability to work within a ‘risk associated’ environment and, ideally, experience of working within a residential or community setting with non-UK citizens.
Administration / IT skills and health and safety awareness are essential. Modern Day Slavery, Immigration and knowledge of the asylum process would be desirable.
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: Monday, 14 October 2024 at 10:00 A.M.
Interview Date : Tuesday, 22 October 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent