?28,785 - Pro-Rata
Flexible
Fixed Term
Fixed Term to March 2021 and thereafter dependent on funding
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The starting salary is ?28,785 (level 1) rising to ?30,507 (level 2) on first year anniversary, subject to satisfactory completion of a probation period (pro rata for part time)
Please ensure you read our Terms and Conditions Information which includes advice on pay, annual leave and hours of working.
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The Modern Slavery Act 2015 was a landmark in acknowledging the scale of the problem nationally and globally. Whilst much of the attention has been on the exploitation of workers, often foreign nationals, in agriculture and in sex work, there is also increasing evidence of a range of exploitative behaviour often on a smaller scale. The Exploitation and Slavery Team is part of the Council Community Protection Directorate. It works closely with a range of agencies including Adult Social Care and the Police to protect adult victims of slavery and exploitation (children are supported by the Council?s Children?s Integrated Service). Central to this is the multi-agency Slavery and Exploitation Risk Assessment Conference that oversees case management and meets monthly. The Team is funded in 2020/21 to work both in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County and is recruiting an additional caseworker to join the Team.
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The Caseworker role includes:
? Assessing the risk of harm to individuals and ensuring safeguarding measures are taken where appropriate;
? Initial investigation of circumstances;
? In some cases being the lead agency and providing support to vulnerable individuals with complex needs;
? Advocating and accessing support services for individuals who may not meet statutory thresholds;
? Promoting the service, advising agencies and building positive partnerships.
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Candidates could come from a variety of disciplines, including the voluntary sector, health and social care. The Team ethos is built on respect for survivor voice and the successful candidate will demonstrate strong empathy and listening skills as well as the ability to challenge colleagues and other agencies.
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The Caseworker role is an exciting and challenging one with the potential to have a real positive impact on people?s lives.
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ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
? Ability to work alone and in partnership to design and to deliver practical solutions for people with complex needs.
? Ability to work in a service where deadlines impact on client safety and security as well as meeting service and funding targets.
? General knowledge of safeguarding and its application
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This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS checks.
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Please see the Job Description / Person Specification which are attached further down on this page.
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This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, as detailed in the job description and person specification, is an essential requirement for the role.
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It is recommended that interested applicants discuss the role informally with Jane Paling, Team Manager [email protected]?or 07949254603
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Nottingham City Council is open to conversations regarding flexible working options at the point of interview.
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If you have any technical issues completing your application form please contact [email protected]