Social Worker (Violence Vulnerability Exploitation Team)

Haringey Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Violence Vulnerability Exploitation Team. This role focuses on providing crucial outreach interventions to young people at risk of violence and exploitation. You will assess risks, offer support, and collaborate with various agencies to ensure young individuals have access to education and safety. The organization values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive workplace with numerous benefits, including generous leave and potential hybrid working arrangements. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

31 days of leave plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing support

Generous pension scheme

Discounts on leisure and cultural activities

Qualifications

• Versatile and enthusiastic Social Worker with experience in youth support.
• Ability to assess risks and provide consistent support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive outreach interventions to high-risk young people.
• Collaborate with agencies to ensure targeted support.

Skills

Assessment of risk and protection

Support for education and training

Collaboration with key agencies

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker (Violence Vulnerability Exploitation Team)

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Job Details

• Grade: PO1-PO4
• Salary: £38,443 – £50,083 per annum + Market Supplement
• Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent (36 Hours per week)
• Closing Date: Monday 5th May 2025
• Interview Date: Week commencing 12th May 2025

About Haringey

Haringey is a vibrant place to live and work, known for its creativity, community spirit, and cultural diversity. The borough is proud of its history of championing change-makers, promoting equality, and fostering a supportive environment for its residents and staff. As the 2027 London Borough of Culture, Haringey celebrates its unique identity and community strength.

About the Role

The Violence and Exploitation Team delivers intensive outreach interventions with young people at high risk of involvement in gangs, county lines, serious youth violence, child criminal exploitation, and missing or vulnerable children. The role involves working directly with young people to prevent violence and exploitation, offering diversion and exit support, and collaborating with key agencies to ensure targeted support for education and safety.

About You

We seek a versatile and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our team. You will undertake assessments of risk and protection, provide consistent support, and help young people access education, training, or employment opportunities. Your work will contribute to keeping young people safe from violence and exploitation.

Workplace Values and Benefits

At Haringey Council, we value diversity and inclusion. Our benefits include 31 days of leave plus bank holidays, potential hybrid working, health and wellbeing support, a generous pension scheme, and discounts on leisure and cultural activities. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to help us serve our diverse community.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly and check your email junk folder for correspondence. For inquiries, contact [e-mail].