Child Exploitation Case Worker

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Child Exploitation Case Worker to support vulnerable children and young people in Stoke-on-Trent. This vital role involves providing holistic family support, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure young victims receive necessary assistance. You'll engage with hard-to-reach individuals using creative techniques and promote positive community engagement through training and awareness sessions. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people facing complex challenges, all while working in a flexible and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people involved in Child Exploitation.
• Ability to plan and deliver support activities for young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic family support to children at risk of exploitation.
• Deliver training sessions on youth crime issues to stakeholders.

Skills

Intervention Techniques

Group Work

Training Delivery

Collaboration with Agencies

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs

Job description

Job Description

Join us in making a difference as a Child Exploitation Case Worker with Catch22, supporting Staffordshire Police, Stoke-on-Trent, and Staffordshire local authorities. In this vital role, you'll provide holistic family support to children and young people at risk of or subjected to child criminal exploitation (CE) through urban gang affiliation. Your responsibilities include one-to-one intervention, group work, and training events to raise awareness of CE and youth crime issues in Stoke-On-Trent and Staffordshire. Collaborating with Children's Social Care and the Police, you'll undertake assessments, develop risk reduction plans, and work towards a holistic approach for up to 15 young people at a time.

As a Child Exploitation Case Worker, you'll have the opportunity to engage hard-to-reach young people and families through creative techniques, promoting access to diversionary activities that reduce the risk of criminal exploitation. Your role will involve delivering awareness/training sessions to various stakeholders, fostering positive relationships with partner agencies, and ensuring young victims receive the necessary support during police investigations and court cases. This role offers a chance to contribute directly to improving lives on the frontline, addressing complex issues that can trap and disempower vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade C or above
• Experience working directly with young people, supporting those involved in Child Exploitation/Urban Street Gangs at levels 2-4 on the continuum of need
• Ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate support activities for young people and their carers
• Experience working in partnership with various agencies to achieve outcomes
• Ability to deliver training to groups of young people, parents, and professionals
• Handling sensitive and confidential issues with tact and diplomacy

Additional Information

Salary: £25,752.86

Contract: Full-time (37 hours/week), Permanent

Working hours are flexible between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday, including weekends as necessary to meet service needs.

Vetting and Clearance: Enhanced DBS check required

You will need a current driving licence, business insurance, and access to a suitable vehicle for work, with willingness to travel across Stoke and Staffordshire to deliver/coordinate services. Broader travel may also be required.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Interviews will be scheduled as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is encouraged.

Catch22 values equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and to delivering services that reflect these principles. We ensure rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices to protect all individuals within the organization.

If you are care experienced or a care leaver, Catch22 offers mentoring support during the application process. Please contact [emailprotected] for more information. This support will not be shared with the recruitment team. For more details about the Propel Programme and how to join, see here. You can also watch an animation about the programme here.