Specialist Support Worker

Role:
Specialist Support Worker

Location:

East Midlands
Rate:
£14.96 - £19 per hour (depending on pay status)
Duration:
Temp ongoing (strong possibility of permanent opportunity)

Hours:

Full Time - Monday to Friday

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Role

Supporting Futures is recruiting for a compassionate Outreach Worker to join the Anti-Trafficking & Modern Slavery Unit, supporting adult survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery across the East Midlands.

You will provide practical and emotional support to help individuals rebuild their independence, access essential services and move towards a safer, more stable future.

Key responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of approximately 15–20 clients.

Provide practical and emotional support to adult survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery.

Complete needs and risk assessments and develop individual support plans.

Assist clients with housing, benefits and immigration-related matters.

Work with external agencies to ensure clients receive appropriate support.

Help individuals rebuild their independence and access essential services.

Maintain accurate case records and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.

Essential requirements:

Experience supporting vulnerable adults, young people or children in accommodation-based or community services.

Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.

Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessments and support planning.

Ability to manage a caseload and maintain accurate records.

Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months or registered on the Update Service.

Experience in domestic abuse, trafficking, homelessness, mental health, complex needs, offending behaviour or refugee and asylum support is desirable.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are highly desirable due to community travel requirements.

Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employment business and an employment agency