Case Worker - Child Sexual Exploitation (Boys and Young Males)

Catch22; Telford; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting boys and young males at risk of exploitation. As a Case Worker, you'll engage directly with young individuals, building vital relationships and developing referral pathways to ensure they receive the necessary support. This role is pivotal in safeguarding vulnerable youth, requiring expertise in case management and strong collaborative skills. You'll work flexibly, often in partnership with local authorities, to deliver impactful interventions and educational awareness programs. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of young people within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working directly with young people with diverse support needs.
• Expertise in case management and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and develop referral pathways for boys and young men.
• Conduct one-to-one work with vulnerable children and young people.
• Manage caseloads and develop intervention and vulnerability plans.

Skills

Case Management

Safeguarding Procedures

Partnership Working

Intervention Planning

Relationship Building

Job description

Case Worker - Child Sexual Exploitation (Boys and Young Males)

• Full-time
• Contract type: Full time - permanent

At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. Our work spans education, social justice, rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action, and employment support.

The Case Worker will undertake one-to-one work with boys and young males under 18 supported by Catch22’s Pan Merseyside Missing & Child Exploitation Service.

• Build relationships and develop referral pathways specifically for boys and young men to increase access to the service.
• Upskill professionals to recognize indicators and risk factors for boys and young men at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation.
• Conduct one-to-one work with vulnerable children and young people, in partnership with Children's Social Care.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather intelligence on CSE issues and trends.
• Utilize safeguarding protocols proactively to share information and protect children from harm.
• Provide educational awareness within local authorities, including placement providers, education sectors, parents, and young people.
• Develop and maintain relationships with referring agencies to ensure appropriate and regular referrals.
• Manage caseloads, assess young people's needs, and develop intervention and vulnerability plans within set timescales.
• Plan and deliver interventions following Catch22 policies and local authority guidance.
• Create materials and deliver activities to build resilience and safety among young people.
• Work with Local Authorities and Safeguarding Children’s Boards to establish strong multi-agency safeguarding partnerships.
• Record all interventions, contacts, and correspondence accurately in Management Information Systems.
• Complete monitoring reports to track progress against outcomes, KPIs, and funding requirements.

Minimum requirements include extensive experience working directly with young people with diverse support needs, expertise in case management, safeguarding procedures, and partnership working. The role requires a full driving license and access to a car, with flexible working hours including evenings and weekends. An enhanced DBS check is mandatory.

For more details, please see the full job description and person specification.

Salary: £27,500
Hours of work: 37 hours/week
Contract: Permanent

Catch22 is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and ensures rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices. Applicants who are care experienced or care leavers are supported through a mentoring program. For more information, contact [e-mail].