Company Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (charitable housing association) was founded over 50 years ago to meet housing need and end homelessness. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] provides affordable homes and supports individuals to lead independent lives. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] works with The Salvation Army to support survivors of modern slavery.

Position

The Liberty Project in Bournemouth is recruiting a Specialist Support Worker. Role based in safehouses & community, offering a unique opportunity to work directly with survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking, supporting them to rebuild their lives towards independence and safety.

• Provide trauma-informed, survivor-centred support
• Build trusting relationships that empower survivors
• Support individuals to move into safe, stable lives
• Contribute to specialist anti-slavery work on behalf of the Home Office

On-call participation required (paid extra). Full driving licence and vehicle access essential.

Requirements

• Provide weekly 1-1 sessions with survivors
• Work within professional boundaries using trauma-focused strategies
• Listen to and build trust with survivors
• Work with complex needs, challenging behaviours, and manage risks
• Advocate on behalf of survivors
• Build good relationships with agencies and liaise effectively
• Empower survivors to find their own way and promote independence
• Be self-motivated, proactive, resilient, empathic, and non-judgmental

Other Information

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with share of on-call rota. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] does not offer sponsorship. Closing date: 19/04/2026.