Prevention Officer - Wales (5805)

The Children's Society; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's charity is seeking a Wales Prevention Officer to develop innovative strategies to prevent child exploitation and abuse. This position allows for flexible work within the UK while primarily covering the region of Wales. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in systems change and advocacy, particularly concerning vulnerable children. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in children's lives across England and Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems change projects focused on child exploitation and abuse.
• Ability to work collaboratively with police, social care, and private sectors.
• Strong understanding of discrimination and harmful stereotypes.

Responsibilities

• Promote innovative approaches to prevent child exploitation and abuse.
• Influence practices at frontline and strategic levels.
• Challenge harmful practices professionally and informed.

Skills

Knowledge in contextual safeguarding

Transitional safeguarding

Disruption tools

Anti-racism

Equity and inclusive practice

Evidence building and evaluation

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01.08.2025

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15.09.2025

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Prevention Officer– National Prevention Programme

The Children’s Society is recruiting a Wales Prevention Officer to lead the Prevention Programme’s work in this region and contribute to our national work across England and Wales. Our Prevention Officers develop innovative approaches to prevent and respond to child exploitation and abuse.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in systems change and partnership working to improve the lives of exploited and abused children nationwide. It offers influence at both practice and strategic levels.

Permanent (funded) contract until 31/03/2026

35 hours/week

£29,155/year

The role is flexible within the UK. The successful candidate will be home-based with opportunities to work at nearby Children’s Society offices. While the role specifically covers Wales, it is not mandatory to be based there, but travel to the region when required is necessary.

The Children’s Society has supported children and young people for over 140 years, providing local services for those in need. We are committed to diversity and inclusion as essential to social change, actively supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, those with disabilities, and neurodiverse people, and addressing systemic exclusion and discrimination related to exploitation and abuse.

In this role, you will:

• Join the Prevention Programme to promote innovative approaches to prevent child exploitation and abuse, recognizing all victims, including those who may commit crimes as part of their exploitation.
• Support and influence practice in police, social care, health, and the private sector, including frontline and strategic levels, through systems change projects.
• Be part of a team of Prevention Officers across England and Wales, working to prevent and disrupt child exploitation and abuse.
• Challenge harmful stereotypes, discrimination, and practices in an informed and professional manner.

Applicants with knowledge in areas such as contextual safeguarding, transitional safeguarding, disruption tools, anti-racism, equity, inclusive practice, evidence building, and evaluation are especially encouraged to apply.

Interested in joining our team?

Visit childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us for more information and to apply.

For specific queries about the role, please contact us.