Child Criminal Exploitation Practitioner - Creative Arts

TN United Kingdom; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Child Criminal Exploitation Practitioner to join a creative arts project aimed at supporting young people affected by exploitation. This role involves delivering interventions that foster resilience and healthy relationships through creative arts. You will engage with vulnerable youth, manage assessments, and collaborate with various agencies to ensure comprehensive support. The position offers a permanent contract with opportunities for flexible working, making it ideal for those passionate about making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Flexible homeworking options

Mentoring support program for care experienced applicants

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (grade C or above) or equivalent required.
• Relevant skills, knowledge, and experience in working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to vulnerable children and young people.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with referring agencies.

Skills

Child Exploitation Training

Solution Focused Therapy

Relationship Building

Assessment and Risk Management

Education

5 GCSEs (grade C or above)

Qualifications in youth/community work

Qualifications in social care

Qualifications in health or education

Job description

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Child Criminal Exploitation Practitioner - Creative Arts, Leatherhead

Client: Catch22

Location: Leatherhead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 15f722382020

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description

Music to My Ears (MTME) is a creative arts project supporting young people affected by Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE). We use music, photography, filmmaking, and other creative arts to engage young people and build trusted relationships. Our outreach approach allows us to work in diverse settings comfortable for young people.

About the role

You will deliver interventions to children and young people (C&YP) to help them develop resilience, confidence, healthy relationships, and make positive decisions. Using creative arts, you will engage and initiate dialogue where traditional talking interventions may not be appropriate.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to vulnerable C&YP, including assessments, risk management plans, and care planning in collaboration with relevant professionals, managing up to 10 young people at a time.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with referring agencies, police, Surrey Risk Management Meetings, Surrey County Council Children’s Services, and other partners to support CCE cases according to local protocols.
• Accurately record all interventions, contacts, outcomes, and correspondence in line with service standards and management information systems.
• Complete monitoring reports and outcome tracking tools to measure progress and KPIs.
• Undertake Child Exploitation training, including Solution Focused Therapy, to ensure best practice when working with at-risk youth.

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Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (grade C or above) or equivalent.
• Relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Desirable: qualifications in youth/community work, social care, health, or education.

Additional Information

Salary: Up to £27,000, dependent on experience and skills.

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week.

Contract: Permanent.

Flexibility: Opportunities for flexible homeworking; main office in Leatherhead.

Requirements: Valid driving licence, access to a vehicle, MOT, and business insurance. Out-of-hours work, including evenings and weekends, may be required, along with travel around Surrey and occasionally the UK. An enhanced DBS check is mandatory.

Catch22 offers ongoing training and development opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, following safe recruitment practices, including pre-employment checks.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds. For care experienced or care leaver applicants, Catch22 provides a mentoring support program. Contact [email protected] for more information.