Safehouse Advocate - Kent immediate start - Placed App : Job Details

**_We are Hestia. We make a difference._**At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering anequitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a range ofservices, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, MentalHealth & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice. Our mission is to empowerindividuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.**The service you will work in….**Join us for a deeply rewarding role where you can make a real difference inpeoples lives. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the safety andsecurity of our residents through daily Health & Safety tasks, as well asproviding vital support to survivors of Modern Slavery. Your day will involveconducting Key Work Sessions with survivors, assisting them in accessingcrucial services such as legal or medical support, and guiding them throughtheir entitlements and options for education, work, and accommodation. Youllreceive comprehensive training and tools to implement a person-centred andtrauma-informed approach, empowering you to make a meaningful impact.With a dedicated budget, youll have the opportunity to get creative inenhancing our facilities or organizing activities for our residents, fosteringa supportive and enriching environment. As part of our larger organization,youll have access to exciting opportunities for both personal andprofessional growth. Rest assured, youll never be alone in your journey.Our supportive team and managers are always just a phone call away, ready toassist you in any situation. We prioritize work-life balance by encouragingyou to clock off on time and offering the flexibility to claim back anyoverworked hours, providing up to 8 hours per month of extra time off. Ifyoure passionate about empowering individuals and changing lives, weencourage you to apply and join us in this fulfilling and impactful role.**A day in this role looks like….**As a Kent based Safe House Advocate**** at Hestia, you will play a crucialrole in our Modern Slavery Service. Your contributions will directly influencethe lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment andindependence.A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to doberesponsible for are:* Hold a caseload of residents who are recognised as potential victims of trafficking within the National Referral Mechanism.* Advocate on behalf of residents to ensure access to ECAT (European Convention for Action against Trafficking) rights and help them navigate through the NRM.* Identify and assess any risks and put in place appropriate safeguarding measures in response to these risks.* Report incidents within strict timeframes and liaise with emergency services where appropriate.* Professionally deal with urgent requests and unpredicted issues.* Hold regular key work sessions with residents, recording all interactions on case management system.* Have a good grasp of public and private services available to residents with no recourse to public funds as well as those who do have recourse. Confidently liaising with these services when needed.* Write official letters on behalf of service users to the Home Office, or other partner agencies.* Attendance at team meetings, supervisions with your line manager, clinical supervision and mandatory training sessions.**Why Hestia?**Joining Hestia means more than just a job; its an opportunity to be part ofsomething bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven workenvironment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member ofour team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionallywhile making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise,and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:* Experience of supported accommodation and housing management* Ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage service user expectation* Creative and engaging approach to advocacy* Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately* Excellent written and verbal communication skills**Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion**Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire greatpeople from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We arecommitted to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce andvalue the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people andcommunities bring to our organisation.**We are a disability confident employer**Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to theemployment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer aguaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet theminimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also providereasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, andthroughout your employment with us.**Safeguarding Statement**Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults,children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expectall staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertakeinternal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment withHestia._We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a highvolume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date.We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensuretheir application is considered._