Modern Day Slavery Caseworker

The Specialist Support Worker will provide high quality, safety planning and recovery support as part of a multi-agency response to victims of modern slavery, providing protection through legal measures if applicable and enabling clients to engage in appropriate services.

Provide practical and emotional support and advocacy to victims of modern slavery in accordance with Changing Lives models of support, procedures and policies.

Manage a caseload of victims of modern slavery and trafficking into the sex industry, directly through initial contact, needs and risk assessment, emotional and practical support, and engagement with partnership agencies.

Co-develop with the individual, Support Plans and safety plans to address holistic recovery, ensuring that a strength based, robust plan for every person.

Support individuals to understand their rights and options available to them including referrals to the NRM process, housing, benefits, community resources, legal recourse/prosecution and measures to keep them safe.

Provide advocacy and refer and accompany to appointments as and when needed.

Ensure a therapeutic approach to understanding and engaging individuals to recover and thrive in their community.

Keep and maintain accurate and confidential records, contribute to monitoring information as required by Changing Lives and ensure all information is maintained in accordance with the GDPR.

Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.

Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.

Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.