Specialist Support Worker

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We are looking for a Specialist Support Worker to work with our  ATMS  Service in North West of England  we have Office bases with Liverpool and Manchester but  there will be the requirement to Travel across the North West of England as require supporting  males and females as part of the Anti Trafficking & Modern Slavery team .

Overall Purpose of the Role

The role of the Specialist Support Worker with The Salvation Army is critical to providing an enhanced level of service for our vulnerable clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide pro-active service and advice to service users who have experienced trafficking to keep them and their children safe.
• To mitigate suffering from the after effects of the trauma caused by trafficking, sexual abuse, rape and/or domestic slavery.
• Identify and assess the risks and needs of trafficked victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist.
• Develop individual support plan to meet individual risks the client faces.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: 

• Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent in a related field or be willing to work towards it
• Ability to work in busy environment, be solution focused, show good time management skills and can demonstrate ability to prioritise and make decisions under pressure
• Conducting risk assessments, devise Person Centred Support Plans and facilitation methods to promote client engagement and successful outcomes
• understanding of Legislation relating to Anti-Trafficking and Modern Slavery, Immigration, homelessness, housing, employment, health and safety and safeguarding

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 will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (DBS: Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure check fir the adult workforce) and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.
As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.   

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. 

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 all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.