Hestia Charity
Safe House Advocate
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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. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Safe House Advocate to play a pivotal role in our Modern Slavery Service in London.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
As a Safe House Advocate, you will provide high-quality emotional and practical frontline support to residents who have experienced trafficking and modern slavery, including sexual and criminal exploitation, domestic servitude, and other forms of exploitation. You will manage a caseload of female survivors within the National Referral Mechanism, advocating on their behalf to ensure access to ECAT rights and supporting them to navigate complex systems. Your role includes:
- Conducting regular safeguarding risk assessments
- Maintaining detailed case records
- Responding promptly to incidents or urgent issues to protect residents' safety and wellbeing
- Carrying out daily, weekly, and monthly health and safety checks to ensure the accommodation remains secure
- Covering other safe houses as needed and supporting new staff members
- Liaising confidently with public and private services
- Writing official correspondence to agencies such as the Home Office
- Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, policies, and child welfare considerations
- Participating in team meetings, supervisions, clinical support sessions, and mandatory training
- Working to help survivors maintain positive and safe relationships with their children
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
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Here's what the team will be looking for
The ideal Safe House Advocate will:
- Hold qualifications in Safeguarding Adults, Safeguarding Children, and Modern Slavery awareness, supported by practical experience in safeguarding vulnerable adults, incident management, and working within supported accommodation or housing management.
- Be confident working independently through lone working and possess strong organisational skills to manage schedules and deadlines while prioritising urgent matters effectively.
- Have a thorough understanding of safeguarding issues, GDPR principles, and relevant legislation such as the Modern Slavery Act and the National Referral Mechanism.
- Be able to complete administrative tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Be proficient in using multiple digital platforms including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and case management systems.
- Have knowledge of fire safety protocols to ensure the security of the safe house environment.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations, and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process; it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
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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.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children, and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
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.
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