37.5 hours per week
Fixed term contract until August 2021
The West Midlands Anti-Slavery Network (WMASN) CIC connects the various agencies involved in tackling modern day slavery in the West Midlands and beyond. We aim to develop an effective regional multi agency anti-slavery network to raise awareness, reduce the threat and harm of slavery and rescue and support victims of slavery in the West Midlands geographical area. Developing strategic partnerships and collaborations with other regional, national and international organisations to tackle modern day slavery, including networks, partnerships, agencies and learning establishments is key to the Network achieving its aim.
We are recruiting for a rewarding and engaging Advice and Advocacy Coordinator (Male survivors) role.
The role will require the postholder to take responsibility for the immediate support, safety, and referral pathways for male adult survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery post rescue and/or prior to a National Referral Mechanism (NRM) referral. The successful candidate will manage a client caseload (and the associated deadlines, record keeping and prioritisation of tasks), promoting the wellbeing and safety of their clients, as well as assisting them to make informed decisions about their future. You will be working directly with potential survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery, identifying and responding to their immediate needs. The successful candidate will also be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day activities of the safe house.
You will have a good understanding and awareness of the rights and entitlements of migrants, trafficked persons, asylum seekers and refugees, have knowledge of the National Referral Mechanism and have proven experience of working with clients with complex needs (drug and alcohol issues, mental health diagnosis).
Experience working with survivors of modern slavery either paid or voluntary is desirable, but not essential, as is experience of working in a safe house.
The post holder will be required to be part of the on-call rota and respond to crisis situations at the house outside of normal working hours when required.
An enhanced DBS check will be required.
Closing Date for Applications – Monday 18th May (no later than 10am)
Interview Date – Interviews will take place via Skype on Monday 25th May
Please follow the link to download the application pack.
BVSC is Birmingham’s premier voluntary sector support organisation. We work to:
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The curriculum lead will make a significant contribution to the development of the teaching, learning and assessment (grading and observation of practice and academic components) on Frontline’s programmes. The curriculum Lead will also be primarily involved with delivery of teaching materials in various settings, including at our 5-week summer institute, recall days and in unit teaching. You will play a key role in the development of Practice Tutors and Consultant Social Workers, running briefings on curriculum areas, developing teaching skills, undertaking observations of teaching, unit meetings, individual and group coaching sessions.
This is a varied and exciting role in a rapidly growing, ambitious organisation. We need people who are enthusiastic about joining us to ensure our programmes remain innovative and excellent and that we become widely recognised as delivering world leading programmes. You will be passionate about teaching and learning and have a deep interest in social work education.
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Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)
Full- Time (35 hrs p/w) - FTC until 31 March 2021
Graiseley Centre, Wolverhampton
Ref Code: KWM-201
Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of engaging positively with young people, families, offenders or other vulnerable groups?
If so, St Giles Trust has an exciting opportunity for driven Keyworkers to work on a vital project that aims to help to minimise and manage the risks posed by young people engaging in activities related to drugs, alcohol, and gangs, and to keep young people from coming into care by supporting them to live safely with their families.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About these pivotal roles
You will be expected to be a proactive member of the new specialist multi-agency and multidisciplinary Young Persons Team, where you will provide a high-level service to vulnerable or at-risk young people across the different levels of need/ support from early help to children and young people in care. This will involve sharing best practice with other members of the team in relation to approaches and strategies, developing plans of support and promoting programmes of social education, activities, support, and advice.
You will also build positive relationships and promote the value of lifestyle changes to the client group and their families, while also contributing to multi-disciplinary assessments of children and families in need of help and coaching young people in connecting with community resources and services. Providing practical advice to professionals who come into contact with children and young adults who are involved, suspected or at risk of being exploited through gangs is also a key aspect of this role.
What we are looking for:
• Experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and the ability to assess clients’ needs
• Proven record of engaging successfully with challenging people
• Experience in negotiating with partner agencies to establish links to further the aims of a project.
• A relevant qualification, or to be working towards one, and a Level 3 Advice & Guidance qualification
• Knowledge of the client group and the challenges and motivations of young people
• A sound understanding of anti-discriminatory working practices
• Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills, both verbal and written
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.
For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.
Closing date: 7th June 2020. Interview dates: 17th and 18th June 2020 (please note if lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures are still in place, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via video).
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