We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a range of services, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slavery assistance, Mental Health & Complex Needs care, and Criminal Justice. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence.
The service you will work in…. AGENCY TO PERM ONLY HT9
Safe House Advocates provide a high-quality emotional and practical frontline support to residents who may have experienced trafficking and modern slavery, including sexual and criminal exploitation, domestic servitude, and other forms of exploitation. Residents may have moved to a safe house to escape a danger area or a perpetrator, and we work to ensure that they feel safe and protected in the service.
Alongside supporting survivors, you will be conducting daily, weekly and monthly health and safety checks to ensure the building is safe and secure for the residents.
A day in this role looks like….
As a Safe House Advocate at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Modern Slavery Response Service. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.
A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible 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 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; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while 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:
Ability to conduct lone working
Ability to manage schedules and deadlines while also being able to prioritise urgent matters
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately
Knowledge GDPR principles
Ability to complete admin tasks
Confidence in using multiple platforms (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, case recording)
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered