Project Worker 2

Barnardo's; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking an Independent Child Trafficking Guardian to support young people affected by modern slavery in London. This full-time role involves extensive travel and collaboration with various professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of trafficked children. The position is funded until March 2026, with potential for extension, and requires a current driving license and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children affected by trafficking.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work within service KPIs.
• Strong communication skills for multi-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support children who have experienced trafficking and exploitation.
• Manage a caseload of young people and ensure appropriate support.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and work with partner agencies.

Skills

Experience in Immigration

Experience in Social Care

Experience in Criminal Justice

Job description

We are looking for passionate individuals to join the National Counter Trafficking Centre, specifically in the London area. Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young people affected by modern slavery? Do you have experience in Immigration, Social Care, or Criminal Justice? If yes, we want to hear from you!

This is a full-time, home-based role (37 hours per week) with potential for extensive travel across our delivery sites. Due to the nature of the work, you must be able to identify a confidential space to carry out your daily tasks. A current driving license and access to a car, or the ability to travel extensively via public transport, are required.

Role: Independent Child Trafficking Guardian

Responsibilities include:

1. Supporting children who have experienced trafficking and exploitation, working alongside other professionals to ensure they receive appropriate support.
2. Supporting professionals such as Social Workers, Police, Youth Justice Teams, Foster Carers, and Residential Support Workers to identify exploited children and refer them into the service.
3. Providing advice, guidance, and information about child trafficking and safety planning through 1:1 consultations or multi-agency meetings.
4. Developing initial needs assessments and action plans.
5. Supporting partner agency practitioners to meet the needs of trafficked children.
6. Managing a caseload of young people, working within service KPIs and Home Office guidance.
7. Supporting children through face-to-face contact and online platforms using creative approaches to ensure high-quality support.
8. Identifying safeguarding concerns, alerting managers, and working with partner agencies to deliver a robust safeguarding response.

This contract is currently funded until 31 March 2026, subject to extension. If funding is not extended, you may be subject to redundancy or TUPE arrangements.

Interested? Attend our drop-in sessions on Monday, May 19th:

• 09:30 - 10:15
• 17:00 - 17:45

When applying, please refer to your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description, and Additional Information document, considering the service context.

Note: Due to high application volumes, this advert may close early, and geographical areas may change as vacancies are filled. We recommend applying as soon as possible.