Location / Unseen’sMAP Project (Men’s Anti-Slavery Project Safe House) North Somerset
Reports to / House Manager
Purpose / Unseen directly support survivors of trafficking: men, women and children.
The Support Worker will be based at Unseen’s 24/7 staffed men’s safe house:
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of survivors at the project.
- Responsible for the security of the project and grounds
- To keep accurate recordsand ensure clear communication within the team and wider organisation
- Undertake any other duties as required to maintain the smooth running of the service.
Salary Range / £79.95 per night shift
Hours of work / 8.30pm to 8.30am, averaging 7 nights per 2 week rota.
As a guide, the night shift is a sleeping night between 11.30pm and 6.30am but you will be required to wake and respond to any incidents or situations requiring your attention overnight.
Entitlements / Full time staff receive 33 days holiday per year inclusive of bank holidays
Unseen has an organisation-wide opt-out pension scheme.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of survivors at the project.
1.1 Work in conjunction with House Manager and Senior Support workers to provide holistic support to survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery
1.2Work in a person-centered way, empowering survivors to make their own decisions to promote feelings of safety, hope and choice.
1.3Remain apprised of survivors’ risk management plans and responses required
1.4Carry out welfare checks when required
1.5Work with survivors and colleagues to promote good sleep hygiene within the project
1.6Welcome and help induct new arrivals
1.7Respond to incidents and requests for help
2Responsible for the security of the project and grounds.
2.1 Ensure the building and grounds are secure at all times during the course of your shift
2.2 Close down the house and set alarms at curfew and reverse the process in the morning
2.3 Facilitate fire drills and maintain record
2.4 Respond to emergencies and alarms
2.5 Carry out daily health and safety checks, recording any action required.
2.6 report any maintenance issues through the appropriate channels
3To keep accurate records and ensure clear communication within the team and wider organisation
3.1Review and update risk management plans as required
3.2Update case notes and support plans at the end of each shift
3.3Complete thorough handover of significant and relevant information to colleagues coming on shift
3.4Complete required paperwork in cases of incidents and accidents as laid out in Unseen’s protocols.
3.5Keep data records up to date for monitoring and evaluation purposes
3.6Attend team meetings
4General (all staff)
4.1Promote the vision, aims and objectives of the Organisation and ensure that all contacts with external people and organisations fully reflect the professional approach of the Organisation.
4.2Understand and comply with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational and operational policies, procedures and administrative procedures
4.3Utilise internal and external supervision regularly
4.4Identify training needs and undertake appropriate training
4.5Sign a confidentiality agreement
4.6Undertake any other duties as required and requested
PERSON SPECIFICATION
CriteriaKnowledge, Skills and Experience
1 / Experience of lone working
2 / Experience of working with vulnerable population groups
3 / Previous experience in social care, social work or in a residential setting
4 / Experience of working with support plans, risk assessments and case notes
8 / Ability to cope with emotionally demanding and stressful situations
10 / Understanding of the safety and security issues surrounding safe housing
12 / Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
Values
13 / Commitment to social justice issues and the restoration of vulnerable people
14 / Commitment to work within Unseen’s values
Other
15 / Ability to utilise supervision effectively
16 / Good attendance record
17 / Good time keeping
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