Working hours: 35 hours per week with participation in on call duties and includes evenings and weekend work
Interview date: TBC
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.
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 also champion excellence in terms of ensuring our clients are central to our services and successful individual outcomes are achieved.
As a Specialist Support Worker, 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. Delivering a service to those at highest risk as well as working 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:
1. extensive experience working within a supported environment
2. a Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent in a related field or be willing to work towards it
3. an understanding of legislation relating to Health and Safety and safeguarding of clients and staff
4. an ability to work within the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army
5. experience of working with vulnerable clients in programme area associated with the specialism
6. that they can conduct risk assessments, devise Person Centred Support Plans and facilitation methods to promote client engagement and successful outcomes
7. that they can deliver a client focussed service which undertakes holistic support needs, risk assessments and identifies appropriate support
8. good written and verbal communication skills
9. ability to successfully work independently and within a team
Please note: The location will be disclosed to successful candidates upon completion of reference and DBS checks due to the confidentiality of the project.