Tobias Luffingham
Plymouth
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate individual, in which being in a role where I can support people brings me the most fulfillment. I have experience supporting vulnerable adults, including disabled old people(?) and more recently, working extensively with victims of human trafficking. Through this work, I enable them to live independently, and access their community. I have participated in multiple types of training, to ensure safeguarding is prioritised, yet with a person-centred and trauma-informed approach. I thrive in collaborative team environments, however, I have significant experience working autonomously with complex cases. Throughout my extensive university education, I have studied a diverse range of topics, including mental health, human trafficking, research techniques, and politics in society. These have all informed my practice in a professional setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Anti-Trafficking Advocate
Causeway
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Managed safe house operations, delivering trauma-informed emotional and practical support to enhance recovery for survivors of human trafficking.
- Collaborated with external agencies to advocate for service users, connecting them with essential resources including legal counsel, interpreting services, law enforcement, medical and mental health services, social housing, and local authorities.
- Managed complex asylum seeker and NRM caseloads efficiently while meeting deadlines set by courts or clients.
- Built trust with service users through consistent support and communication.
- Preparing service users to navigate the legal process.
- Completed relevant training, including, mental health first aid, first aid level 1, fire safety domestic violence, safeguarding and data protection.
- Addressed safeguarding concerns by adhering to Causeways policies and protocols to ensure the safety of service users.
- Utilised a Case Management System (CMS) to maintain accurate service user records, track case progress, and complete key documentation including risk assessments and incident reports.
Research Assistant
slavefreetrade
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted in-depth research on human trafficking issues within supply chains to identify patterns and trends.
- Researched human trafficking issues and participated in collaborative projects.
- Compiled infographics and relevant statistics to enhance understanding of human trafficking trends.
- Curated a glossary including key terminology and personal stories of human trafficking survivors.
- Recruited potential volunteers.
- Attended marketing meetings to contribute ideas and strategies for promoting awareness of human trafficking.
- A well-established organization focused on combating human trafficking.
Health Care Worker
Cera Care
10.2020 - 06.2021
- During the pandemic, I worked as a Health Care Worker, providing in-house care to vulnerable clients with a range of needs.
- Working with those in end-of-life care and terminally ill patients.
- Managed the lives of my clients, overseeing medication, safe hoisting and harnessing, and preventing the spread of Covid-19.
- Maintained accurate timekeeping to ensure adherence to scheduled care slots.
- Most of the clients require two carers, due to the nature of their disability and complexity of care. This required an ability to work dynamically as a team, reacting to difficulties with efficiency and composure.
- Skills – empathy, non-verbal communication, responsibility, time management, teamwork.
- Developed alternative communication methods to support clients with speech difficulties and ensure their needs were met.
Education
MSc - Global Security
University of Glasgow
01-2022
BSc - Criminology
University of Leicester
01-2020
Some College (No Degree) -
A-levels
01-2016
GCSEs
01-2014
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Case management (CMS)
- Risk assessment & safeguarding
- Trauma-informed support
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Advocacy & client support planning
- Trust building
Affiliations
- Chess
- Language Learning
- Piano
- Badminton
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Case management (CMS)
- Risk assessment & safeguarding
- Trauma-informed support
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Advocacy & client support planning
- Trust building
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Case management (CMS)
- Risk assessment & safeguarding
- Trauma-informed support
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Advocacy & client support planning
- Trust building
Timeline
Anti-Trafficking Advocate
Causeway
07.2023 - 10.2025
Research Assistant
slavefreetrade
02.2022 - 08.2022
Health Care Worker
Cera Care
10.2020 - 06.2021
MSc - Global Security
University of Glasgow
BSc - Criminology
University of Leicester
Some College (No Degree) -
A-levels
GCSEs