Modern Slavery Case Worker Assistant 15 hrs - Thanet

SALARY: £23,612 per annum, pro rata for part time  £9,445

HOURS: 15 hours per week

Come join our team working to help change the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society. Ranked 2023 Q3 by Best Companies as the 6th best charity to work for in the UK, Medaille Trust is one of the UK’s leading charities in the fight against modern slavery. Our innovative model is based on three principles: Prevent, Protect and Pursue.  We are one of the UK’s largest providers of survivor services, with ten safehouses and six 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 Thanet area.

We are seeking a confident and experienced Modern Slavery Case Worker Assistant with a wide range of skills and importantly, a ‘can do’ approach. As a Modern Slavery Case Worker Assistant, you will provide high quality practical and emotional support to potential victims of modern slavery within a safehouse setting.  You will undertake daily duties to ensure the smooth running of the service including supporting service users’ needs as specified within their journey plan and as instructed by the Modern Slavery Case Worker.

To work as a member of the team providing a safe temporary environment for vulnerable adults and their dependents who have experienced trauma and exploitation.  You will provide The role will involve assisting service users with increasing practical skills and self-confidence to empower and enable independent and safe living.

This service is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Applicants must be willing to work flexibly, which will include evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays and on call duties.

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.  Relevant social care qualifications or suitable experience of supporting vulnerable people is essential.

This is a challenging but important and rewarding job because our team members know they are working hard to help transform the lives of some of the most vulnerable people. In our December 2022 survey, 85% of our staff said they loved their job. We offer generous annual leave, as well as a day off for your birthday and an annual volunteering day.  We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme, and a staff benefits package.

To apply please complete an application form and send it to recruitment@medaille-trust.org.uk  

Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 November 2023 at 10 A.M.

Interview Date: Wednesday, 6 December 2023 

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 a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is essential.