Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Practitioner

P+S Care and Support Services; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days' annual leave plus bank hols (

hybrid working

pension contributions

death-in-service benefit

employee assistance programme

eye-care scheme

cycle-to-work scheme

professional development opportunities

Job summary

P+S Care and Support Services in Norfolk is seeking a compassionate CSE Practitioner to support children and young people across the county. You will manage a caseload, build trusting relationships using a trauma-informed approach, and deliver workshops on online safety, consent and exploitation.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and occasional early mornings or evenings.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and safeguarding understanding.
• Strong organisational abilities and ability to build trusting relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and provide regular one-to-one support.
• Build trusting relationships using a trauma-informed, non-judgemental approach.
• Support young people to understand exploitation, abuse, consent and healthy relationships.
• Design and deliver workshops on online safety, consent and exploitation.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments and support plans.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and work with partner agencies.
• Attend meetings and contribute to service development.

Skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Organisational skills

Caseload management

Education

Youth work / counselling / psychology related

Job description

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Practitioner

Location: Norfolk
Salary: £27,500–£28,500 per annum (FTE)
Hours: 37.5 per week

Make a difference in the lives of children and young people.

Are you passionate about safeguarding and supporting young people affected by trauma? We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and motivated CSE Practitioner to join a specialist service supporting children and young people across Norfolk.

The Role

• Managing a caseload and providing regular one-to-one support.
• Building trusting relationships using a trauma-informed, non-judgemental approach.
• Supporting young people to understand exploitation, abuse, consent and healthy relationships.
• Designing and delivering workshops on online safety, consent and exploitation.
• Maintaining accurate case records, assessments and support plans.
• Identifying safeguarding concerns and working with partner agencies.
• Attending meetings and contributing to service development.

About You

You will ideally have experience working with children and young people in a safeguarding or support setting. You should have good communication skills, an understanding of safeguarding, strong organisational abilities and the confidence to build positive relationships with vulnerable young people.

You will be emotionally resilient, able to manage a caseload independently and comfortable delivering group sessions.

A relevant qualification or experience in youth work, counselling, psychology or a related field is desirable. A willingness to undertake mandatory training and ongoing professional development is essential.

Salary and Benefits

The salary is £27,500–£28,500 per annum (FTE), with 37.5 hours per week.

• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (FTE)
• hybrid working
• pension contributions
• death-in-service benefit
• an employee assistance programme
• an eye-care scheme
• a cycle-to-work scheme
• professional development opportunities

Additional Requirements

The role involves travel across Norfolk, with occasional early mornings or evenings. Applicants must hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle, with business insurance and breakdown cover.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Due to the nature of the role, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the postholder to be female under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Right to Work

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.