Modern Slavery Outreach Advocate

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Modern Slavery Outreach Advocate
Location: West Midlands (Regular travel across the West Midlands and surrounding areas)
Salary: £25,287.91 – £27,993.98 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm)
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Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable people and making a genuine difference to the lives of survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking?
We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and motivated Modern Slavery Outreach Advocate to join a specialist frontline support service helping adults and families recover from exploitation, rebuild their lives and reduce the risk of re-trafficking.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support to some of the most vulnerable members of our communities.
About the Role
As a Modern Slavery Outreach Advocate, you will manage a caseload of individuals who have experienced modern slavery or human trafficking, providing practical, emotional and advocacy support throughout their recovery journey.
Working closely with partner agencies, you’ll help clients access accommodation, healthcare, financial support, legal advice and other essential services while ensuring their safety and wellbeing remain at the centre of everything you do.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking
• Completing risk and needs assessments and developing person-centred support plans
• Supporting clients through the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) process
• Providing practical and emotional support to promote recovery and independence
• Working in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations to achieve positive outcomes
• Maintaining accurate case records and meeting contractual performance targets
• Advocating on behalf of clients to ensure they receive the support and services they are entitled to
• Promoting safeguarding and ensuring appropriate action is taken where risks are identified.

About You
We’re looking for someone who has experience working with vulnerable adults, children or individuals with complex needs and who understands the importance of delivering trauma-informed, person-centred support.
You’ll ideally have:

• Experience supporting vulnerable people within a needs-led service
• Experience completing risk assessments, support planning and managing complex cases
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children
• Excellent communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work independently whilst managing competing priorities
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and case management systems
• A compassionate, non-judgemental and resilient approach to supporting people experiencing crisis.

Knowledge of modern slavery, human trafficking, the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), safeguarding, homelessness or related legislation would be highly advantageous.
What’s on Offer?
In return, you’ll receive:

• Salary of £25,287.91 – £27,993.98 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional wellbeing day each year
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clinical supervision with a qualified counsellor
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• Mileage allowance
• Time off in lieu (TOIL) where applicable
• Regular staff wellbeing and development events.

Additional Information

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
• The role involves regular travel across the West Midlands and occasional travel further afield.
• Some flexibility to work outside normal office hours may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a “Refer A Friend” bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) – a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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