Child Trafficking Support Specialist

4 weeks ago

Ilford, Greater London, United Kingdom Barnardos Full time

We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our efforts at the National Counter Trafficking Centre. If you are eager to make a difference in the lives of young individuals impacted by modern slavery and possess experience in Immigration, Social Care, or Criminal Justice, we would like to connect with you.

We have multiple full-time positions available (37 hours per week) that will be Home Based, with opportunities for significant travel across various regions.

Salary - £27,300 - £36,029 plus an annual Office at Home Allowance of £312. This is an ongoing recruitment process, and our team will be continuously reviewing applications and inviting candidates for interviews.

To be eligible for these positions, candidates must reside within the specified areas and possess a valid driving licence along with access to a vehicle:

Central & South London x 3

Key Responsibilities of the Child Trafficking Support Specialist:

Child Support : The Child Trafficking Support Specialists provide assistance to children who have faced trafficking and exploitation, collaborating with other professionals to ensure that these children receive the necessary support tailored to their individual needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing a significant caseload of young individuals through both direct and indirect engagement, adhering to service Key Performance Indicators and Home Office Guidance. Engaging with children through in-person meetings and digital platforms, employing innovative methods to guarantee that they receive a high standard of specialized support within the role's parameters. Assisting practitioners from partner organizations to address the needs of children who have experienced trafficking and exploitation. Identifying and addressing safeguarding issues, notifying management of concerns, and collaborating with staff from partner organizations to implement a comprehensive safeguarding strategy.

While this position is permanent, please note that it is contingent upon funding, which is currently secured until a specified date. Should this funding not be renewed, you may be subject to a redundancy consultation or a TUPE arrangement.

When submitting your application, please highlight your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description, and Additional Information document, keeping in mind the context of the service described.

Due to the high volume of applications for certain roles, this advertisement may close prior to the indicated closing date, and as vacancies are filled, the geographical areas may change.

Pay & Reward Framework:

We recognize that our team members go above and beyond in delivering our essential services, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's. We also understand that we can only achieve our goals and improve outcomes for more children through the talent, dedication, and creativity of our workforce.

For these reasons, we are implementing a new approach to compensation and benefits, ensuring it is equitable, appealing, and progressive, which was introduced recently. This is a positive shift for the organization and part of our strategic vision. It will help us support our team members in feeling valued, thriving, and advancing in their careers at Barnardo's, ultimately providing clear pathways for progression in both career and compensation.

While the complete pay band and salary range are advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to offer positions between the minimum and midpoint of the pay band, ensuring that pay increments are available to reward our team members annually based on their contributions and alignment with our values and behaviors. More details on Barnardo's compensation framework can be found upon application.

Benefits:

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

The work environment has evolved. We are mindful of what works best for our current and future team members as we embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is founded on trust, flexibility, and empowerment. We recognize that our workplace offer means different things to different individuals, and we encourage open discussions about this.

Barnardo's is committed to creating equal opportunities in the workplace and supporting individuals in managing their work-life balance; therefore, we are open to offering flexible working arrangements. 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after five years of service. The option to purchase up to an additional five days of annual leave through our HolidayPlus scheme. A variety of family-friendly leave options, including company maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, along with all family-related leave options. Service-related sick pay from day one. Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched contribution from Barnardo's of 4% or 6%. The ability to contribute via salary sacrifice to gain both tax and NI savings on your own contributions. Death in service coverage of four times annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension. Cycle2work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loans. Discounts and cashback from major high street retailers, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and more through our Benefit Portal. 20% discount at Barnardo's stores. Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, etc. Free access to a 24/7 employee assistance program for advice and support. Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offerings.

*Terms and Conditions apply.

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