Child Exploitation Awareness and Prevention Specialist

Catch22; Halfway House; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme with matching up to 4%

Discounted shopping opportunities

Job summary

Catch22 is seeking an Awareness & Prevention Worker WM (part-time) to deliver group programmes and interventions for young people at risk across West Mercia, including Telford. The role involves safeguarding, risk assessment, and collaboration with partner agencies, with pro rata salary £26,097 and 22.5 hours weekly.

You will work to prevent exploitation, promote inclusion, and ensure GDPR-compliant monitoring and reporting while staying aligned with national guidance and Catch22 policies.

Qualifications

• Direct specialist knowledge of risk factors leading to exploitation and safeguarding.
• Ability to design and deliver interventions for vulnerable young people and families.
• Experience planning delivering and evaluating support activities including resources and online tools.
• Experience in partnership working with multiple agencies and using virtual platforms.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, GDPR and data security in digital outputs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver group programmes, workshops and training for young people, professionals, parents and carers.
• Identify risk factors and intervene early to prevent exploitation.
• Create tailored interventions to reduce vulnerability and promote resilience.
• Use trauma-informed approaches and safeguard protocols in all activities.
• Monitor, report and evaluate outcomes in line with GDPR and Catch22 standards.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across services and teams.

Skills

Safeguarding principles

Risk factors analysis

Digital content for safeguarding

Child protection

Partnership with agencies

GDPR & data security

Trauma-informed approaches

Training & facilitation

Education

Youth work qualification

Job description

Catch22 is seeking an Awareness & Prevention Worker WM (part-time) to deliver group programmes and interventions for young people at risk across West Mercia, including Telford. The role involves safeguarding, risk assessment, and collaboration with partner agencies, with pro rata salary £26,097 and 22.5 hours weekly.

You will work to prevent exploitation, promote inclusion, and ensure GDPR-compliant monitoring and reporting while staying aligned with national guidance and Catch22 policies.