South West based charitable housing association BCHA was founded over 50 years ago with a continuing mission to meet housing need and end homelessness. We aim to achieve this through the building and provision of affordable and secure homes, and by supporting individuals to take control and lead independent, fulfilled lives. Whether we are developing sites or supporting people with housing, learning or living skills, we believe in equality, the importance of every individual and the right to be valued and treated with dignity and respect. Our doors are open to everyone.
BCHA are a diverse and growing specialist housing, learning and support provider. We are currently recruiting for Specialist Support Workers to join our team on the Liberty project, working closely with the Salvation Army to provide support to survivors of ‘modern slavery’.
About The Role
This role is based within our safehouses and in the community. It offers a unique opportunity to work directly with survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking, supporting them to rebuild their lives and move towards independence, safety, and long‑term recovery.
Responsibilities
* Provide trauma‑informed, survivor‑centred support
* Build trusting relationships that empower survivors to make informed choices and regain independence
* Support individuals to move forward into safe, stable, and abuse‑free lives
* Contribute to specialist anti‑slavery work delivered on behalf of the Home Office
Requirements
* Provide weekly 1‑on‑1 sessions with individual survivors that are outcome focused
* Work within professional boundaries and use trauma focused strategies
* Listen to and build trust with survivors
* Work with complex needs, challenging behaviours and manage presenting risks
* Be an advocate on behalf of survivors
* Build good working relationships with agencies and liaise effectively
* Empower survivors to find their own way and promote independence
* Be self‑motivated, proactive, resilient, empathic and non‑judgemental
Benefits and Details
* On‑call participation in a paid rota
* A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential
* Monday‑Friday 9am‑5pm with a share of the on‑call rota
* Accommodation support worker (role title)
* Closing date: 19/04/2026
* Welcome week: 27/04/2026
Safeguarding
Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures. We will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people obtaining employment with BCHA and ensure all candidates are treated fairly, consistently and in compliance with current legislation. BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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