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About the Job Sophie Hayes Foundation (SHF) is a small but mighty charity, empowering women survivors of modern slavery and exploitation. It is an important time at SHF. Our new strategy ‘Sustainable Freedom from Modern Slavery’ launched in 2024 and this role is essential for the delivery of the strategy and ensuring that survivors of modern slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation have access to the support and opportunities they need to achieve their aspirations, independence and a positive future. With soaring numbers of referral to the NRM and thousands more victims living in fear of a hostile environment, this has never been more important than now. At the heart of Sophie Hayes Foundation’s work will be the support to and empowerment of survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking and this role is critical to survivors’ journeys to sustainable freedom. We are increasingly aware of the precarity faced by survivors, especially during transitions moving on from support and at points of decision making from the NRM or Home Office. Alongside a small, friendly and dedicated team, you will build pathways of support for a range of participants who are supported by SHF through connecting them to other community organisations. Your role will include assisting them to access safe accommodation, community support, mental health support and access to finances. You will champion the voices of survivors through the work of the organisation, working with colleagues in CREW, our survivor network, to provide continued support to survivors’ long term. About the Role Conducting initial welcome calls to participants to assess their needs and desired pathway into SHF Host Monthly 121 Check-ins with participants who don’t have support workers and during those sessions signpost to long-term support to widen their community support. Writing support letters when needed Actively engage with local, regional, and national partners and anti-slavery networks to build and maintain partnerships for survivor referral pathways to other organisations Work alongside the CREW Co-ordinator to run events which foster connection within our CREW network, such as a monthly coffee morning Support in the facilitation of in-person sessions whether CREW or part of the Programme delivery. Support in the facilitation of Programmes and CREW events Ensure highest levels of Safeguarding, compiling safety plans for participants and carrying out risk assessments where necessary. Accurate data input to and management of internal monitoring and finance systems, working closely with the Head of Programmes to analyse trends and contribute to reporting. Contribute to centring survivor perspectives in the work of Sophie Hayes Foundation by sharing and channelling learning from programme delivery to colleagues. Other duties which may arise under the implementation of the new strategy, as directed by the Head of Employability Programme. About You This role would suit someone who is passionate about supporting others and empowering them to take the next steps in their journey. You may have prior experience as a teacher, caseworker or charity coordinator. We are looking for a team member who is organised, efficient, reliable, empathetic and ready to get stuck in helping across our range of survivor services. We welcome applications from individuals with a range of skills and experience drawn from their professional and personal lives, including those who may have lived experience of modern slavery, human trafficking and exploitation.