Reach In Advocate (London)

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 Reach In Advocate to play a pivotal role in our Modern Slavery Response Team in London and the Home Counties.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

Reach In advocates provide a high-quality emotional and practical frontline support to individuals who have been identified as survivors of modern slavery, including sexual and criminal exploitation, domestic servitude, and other forms of exploitation. This support phase can only be accessed by survivors who have exited the National Referral Mechanism with a Positive Conclusive Grounds Decision but still find they need some ad hoc support.

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.

The ideal candidate will be able to remain composed in stressful situations, respond professionally to emergencies, and manage emotionally demanding work with resilience. They will demonstrate strong time‑management skills, the ability to prioritise urgent matters, and the confidence to work independently while organising their own meetings and schedules. Accuracy in handling petty cash and recording transactions is essential, as is the ability to maintain professional boundaries and manage service‑user expectations. The role requires someone who can liaise effectively with external organisations and professionals, apply GDPR principles appropriately, and uphold safeguarding responsibilities with sound judgement. Excellent written communication, robust organisational skills, and the capacity to manage a full caseload are key. Proficiency in computer use, database systems, and Microsoft applications such as Teams, Excel, PowerPoint and Word is also required.

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 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.

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.