£22,847 - £26,350 p/a (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

35 hrs p/w contract (with some evening and weekend work) – FTC until 31st March 2021

Woolwich Centre with regular travel in and around Greenwich

Ref: SOG-201

Are you a driven and compassionate individual with excellent people skills? Do you have the skills and commitment to undertake a role that is diverse and fast-paced? Then join St Giles as an SOS Caseworker and you will be embarking on a highly rewarding and career-enhancing position.

About us

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

This exciting opportunity is based within SOS, our trailblazing ex-offender-led project that works across the country in areas affected by London gangs. Here, our staff work with both victims and perpetrators of serious youth violence and other gang-related offences and help them to be safe, to move away from offending, and make positive choices.

About this role

We are currently recruiting for a Caseworker to join the SOS Team. Our successful candidate will provide vital support service to young people who are at risk of involvement in serious youth violence or gang-related activity, including their families who have a connection to the borough’s service provision. This will see you use your experience to assess referred clients, with reference to St Giles Trust assessment practices, and produce support plans and risk management plans based on assessments.

You will also promote inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process, and develop and maintain relationships with both referral and agencies, ensuring a steady flow of appropriate referrals onto the scheme. Closing cases efficiently and positively, plus assisting with providing monitoring information and the evaluation of the project, are also key components of this role.

 To secure this great opportunity:

• You must have a proven track record of engaging positively with young offenders or other vulnerable groups, plus providing support, advocacy and the ability to assess clients’ needs

• Possess strong IT skills, including proven experience of using MS Office in a similar work environment

• Have experience in negotiating with partner agencies to establish links to further the aims of a project

• You will be an excellent communicator with impressive interpersonal and negotiation skills

• You will have an understanding of and support for the employment of people with lived experience in support roles, and/or had personal experience of using support services.

In return you can expect a competitive salary and generous leave allowance; staff pension scheme, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice & counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more besides.

Closing date: 11pm, 26th July 2020.

Interviews: 20th & 31st July (please note if lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures are still in place, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via video)

Full-Time (35 hrs p/w) - Fixed Term Contract till 31 March 2021 

Merseyside/ Liverpool and Cheshire, with frequent travel locally and further afield

Ref code: CMW-201

Are you a driven, proactive and compassionate individual looking to make a significant difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Have you had personal experience of the Criminal Justice System or a proven track record of engaging positively with young offenders or other vulnerable groups? 

If so, St Giles is looking for a Caseworker to join their Rescue team and to play an integral role within the pioneering project.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

County Lines is a phenomenon in which criminal drug dealing operations are expanding their operations outside of the larger cities, taking over drug markets in smaller towns. Gangs target vulnerable children and young people and coerce them to transport and distribute mainly Class A drugs into areas where there is less police presence, less competition and high demand for their product. 

About this exciting opportunity

This pivotal role will see you referring clients, with reference to St Giles Trust/Rescue and Response assessment practices.  You will also need to produce support plans and risk management and planning process, and to include appropriate agencies in the delivery of the service.

You will also deliver a holistic support service, working independently or with colleagues, which will include providing social and housing support, education, training and employment options, benefits work, debt advice, and appearing in court. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with regional agencies including police and social services is a key aspect of the role.

What we are looking for:

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system, lived experience of the issues facing this client group and/or experience of working with ‘high risk’, vulnerable children, young people and/or families

• Experience of engaging successfully with ‘challenging’ young people 

• Substantial experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and communicating effectively, the needs of clients to other professionals

• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office, and the ability to work with a case database

• The ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of the project

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 11pm, 26th July 2020.

£19,847 - £23,350 p/a  (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Full-Time (35 hrs p/w) - Fixed Term Contract till 31 March 2021 

West Midlands with a base in Coventry, with frequent travel locally and further afield

Ref code: CMW-201

Are you a driven, proactive and compassionate individual looking to make a significant difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Have you had personal experience of the Criminal Justice System or a proven track record of engaging positively with young offenders or other vulnerable groups? 

If so, St Giles is looking for a Caseworker to join their County Lines team, where you will play a pivotal role on our pioneering project.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

County Lines is a phenomenon in which criminal drug dealing operations are expanding their operations outside of the larger cities, taking over drug markets in smaller towns. Gangs target vulnerable children and young people and coerce them to transport and distribute mainly Class A drugs into areas where there is less police presence, less competition and high demand for their product. 

About this exciting opportunity

This pivotal role will see you referring clients, with reference to St Giles Trust/Rescue and Response assessment practices. You will also need to produce support plans and risk management and planning process, and to include appropriate agencies in the delivery of the service.

You will also deliver a holistic support service, working independently or with colleagues, which will include providing social and housing support, education, training and employment options, benefits work, debt advice, and appearing in court. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with regional agencies including police and social services is a key aspect of the role.

What we are looking for:

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system, lived experience of the issues facing this client group and/or experience of working with ‘high risk’, vulnerable children, young people and/or families

• Experience of engaging successfully with ‘challenging’ young people 

• Substantial experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and communicating effectively, the needs of clients to other professionals

• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office, and the ability to work with a case database

• The ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of the project

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 11pm, 26th July 2020. Interviews: 3rd August 2020 (Interviews may be held via video)

Full-Time (35 hrs p/w) - Fixed Term Contract till 31 March 2021 

Merseyside/ Liverpool and Cheshire, with frequent travel locally and further afield

Ref code: CTM-201

Are you a proactive, compassionate and inspiring individual with strong project management and leadership qualities? Do you have a passion for improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people? 

Then come and join St Giles as a Team Leader to join their County Lines team, where you will play a pivotal role on our pioneering project.

About St Giles 

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

County Lines is a phenomenon in which criminal drug dealing operations are expanding their operations outside of the larger cities, taking over drug markets in smaller towns. Gangs target vulnerable children and young people and coerce them to transport and distribute mainly Class A drugs into areas where there is less police presence, less competition and high demand for their product. 

About this exciting opportunity

You will provide valuable support and guidance to Team members and attached volunteers and work closely with Regional Manager in the development and delivery of the project. This will involve planning and supporting the team’s daily workload, monitoring and reviewing probation periods, conducting annual performance reviews and regular one-to-ones, as well as reviewing ongoing personal development plans.

You will also attend partnership and contract monitoring meetings, ensure that referred clients are assessed with reference to St Giles Trust practices, plus develop and maintain relationships with referral agencies, including the Police, YOT and Children Services. Ensuring that staff produce risk management plans based on assessments and promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process are also key elements of the role. 

What we are looking for:

• The ability to provide support, supervision and coaching to staff, including the capacity to successfully manage personnel and disciplinary issues

• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiating qualities

• Experience of working with vulnerable young people and adults

• The ability to work with people who have multiple and complex needs

• Experience of setting up and operating systems to monitor and report on work with clients

• Project management experience, including coordinating activity and liaison with a range of stakeholders 

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.

For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: 11pm, 26th July 2020. 

Do you have a flexible, empathetic approach, personal experience of the Criminal Justice system, lived experience of the issues facing vulnerable young people and/or a proven ability to work with ‘high risk’ individuals or families? If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Team Manager – Hospital Intervention Projects to join us and play a vital role in a brand new initiative within hospitals aimed at helping vulnerable young people.

About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

Right now, we’re busy expanding our delivery of hospital-based projects. The service you’ll be part of is aimed at vulnerable 12 to 25-year-olds who attend the adult or paediatric A&E departments, Urgent Care Centres or Major Trauma Centre at service at Whittington, Newham, Northwick Park and Royal London Hospitals. A team of caseworkers will work alongside hospital staff to identify vulnerable young people and help them access and engage the support they need to prevent any potential escalation of violence and reduce the risk of repeat victimisation or exploitation.

About this vital role
Managing a team of at least 10 Caseworkers based at three hospital sites, you’ll be responsible for planning and supporting the team’s day-to-day workload and escalating any issues to the Service Manager where appropriate. We’ll also rely on you to monitor and review probation periods, conduct annual performance reviews and ongoing 1-1s, review individual personal development plans and agree appropriate training. Ensuring volunteers receive adequate support and supervision will be important too, as will arranging clinical supervision for the team on a regular basis. Providing advice, guidance and support, developing and monitoring processes to ensure clients receive the support they need and building relationships with a variety of referral agencies – all are aspects of this pivotal role.

What we are looking for:

• A relevant qualification or evidence that you are working towards one
• An understanding of issues facing this client group such as youth offending, knife crime, social exclusion and isolation, child criminal exploitation, adverse childhood experiences and trauma
• Strong leadership and team management skills and substantial experience of working with this client group, including assessing their needs, in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of relevant services for young people and their families in the service provision area (mainly north and east London but potentially further)
• A flair for building strong partnerships with hospital teams and community-based agencies
• A positive attitude, emotional resilience and personal and professional integrity

NOTE: We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role as well as those seeking part time work.

The salary for this role is £27,276 – £31,560 pa (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual).

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more.

Closing date: 11pm, 13th July 2020. Interviews: 17th July (interviews will be held via video)

About St Giles and the Children & Families Service
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

For many families there are issues that precede a young person’s gang involvement. Personal circumstances typically involve poverty, unsuitable housing, separation, family conflict, domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health and imprisonment. Without the right support, families can become trapped in a cycle of homelessness, crime, unemployment and poverty that is passed on from generation to generation.

St Giles Trust solution to this stark reality is our Children & Families Service. The C&F team offer an intensive and holistic approach and our caseworkers help to unlock chaotic families’ potential, and empowering them to raise themselves out of poverty.

About this key role
You will be embedded into the team, with a ‘whole family’ approach in mind to help and support families in order to assess risk, ensuring all family members feel safe, mentoring young people who are involved in or at risk of gang and serious youth violence and offering holistic support to enable the family to achieve their potential and raise aspirations.

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing our clients to apply for this role.

What we are looking for:

• Personal experience of the Criminal Justice System, and/or being involved in a gang or knife crime.
• Experience of working with socially excluded children, young people and adults
• Experience of providing advice and guidance and/or mentoring to young people
• Mentoring Level 3 qualification (or be willing to work towards this).
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by our client group, in particular barriers faced by people with lived in experience.

The salary for this role is £22,847- £26,350 pa – to be pro-rated (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual).

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, a mentoring programme, cycle scheme, advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision,  season ticket loan and much more.

Closing date: 11pm, 19th July 2020.

Interviews: 23rd July 2020 (Interviews will be held via video)

Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual.

Full-time (35 hrs p/w) Fixed-Term Contract until 31st March 2021.

Wolverhampton Hospital

Ref: CWM-202

Are you a driven, proactive and compassionate individual looking to make a significant difference to the lives of vulnerable young people? Have you had personal experience of the Criminal Justice System or experience of engaging positively with young offenders or other vulnerable groups?

If so, join St Giles Trust as a Caseworker and work on a new project that will provide tailored support to victims of violence under 25.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About this exciting opportunity

You will focus on assessing referred clients and producing support and risk management plans based on these assessments, promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process. You will also deliver a holistic and practical support service, working individually or with colleagues, including offering social and housing support, accompanying to appointments or appearing in court and debt advice.

Closing cases efficiently and positively, identifying referral routes for on-going support should serious problems develop in the future, is an important aspect of the role, as is forming strong relationships with external agencies. 

What we are looking for:

• To have worked on an offender-led support project, personal experience of the criminal justice system, served a prison sentence, or still be serving a prison sentence near Wolverhampton 

• To be willing to provide a DBS check and other disclosure as required

• Track record of engaging positively with young offenders or other vulnerable groups.

• Experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and the ability to assess clients’ needs

• Strong communication and IT skills, particularly MS Office

• The ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of the project

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervisions, season ticket loan and much more.

Closing date: 16th July 2020. Interviews: 24th July 2020 (due to social distancing measures, interviews will be held via video).

Angel Shed Theatre is an inclusive children’s theatre company based in Islington, North London, with the objective of providing every child and young person, regardless of ability or background, the opportunity to participate in the performing arts. We work with children and young people creating imaginative, inclusive and inspiring workshops and providing performing arts activities for those often excluded from such activities, including those with disabilities, children and young people at risk of social exclusion through their behavioural difficulties and those from disadvantaged backgrounds or living in vulnerable home situations.

We are looking for a self-driven, dynamic, resourceful and committed Executive Director to help shape the next stage of our company. This is an exciting opportunity to have a positive and lasting impact on a growing charity that is making a vital difference for children and young people in Islington.

Duties include managing the charity’s funds, securing the resources (income and staff) and ensuring the operational efficiency to enable the Artistic Team to maintain and grow what we deliver while identifying, developing and maximising opportunities for Angel Shed.

The ideal candidate must have a passion for theatre and its impact with children. They must demonstrate they are flexible and creative to deal with the demands of a small charity and to be able to put the vulnerable children and families we work with at the forefront of the charity. They must possess a strong entrepreneurial drive, outstanding communication skills, strong leadership qualities and excellent planning and organisational skills. The candidate is expected to effectively fundraise, create and manage budgets, and enhance awareness of the charity within the local community.

25,526 – 29,400 p/a (please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual)

Full-time (35 hrs p/w) – Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2022

Whittington Hospital or Newham University Hospital

Ref code: SSH-204

Are you a proactive, compassionate and engaging individual with a proven record of working successfully with ‘high risk’ vulnerable young people? Then join St Giles Trust as (Emergency Department) Specialist Caseworker and you will be embarking on a highly rewarding and career-enhancing position.

About St Giles Trust 

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

St Giles is expanding its delivery of hospital-based projects; this service is aimed at vulnerable 12 to 25-year-olds who attend the adult or paediatric A&E departments or Urgent Care Centres at service at Whittington and Newham’s Emergency Department. We will work alongside hospital staff to proactively identify vulnerable young people and help them to access and engage the support they need to prevent any potential escalation of violence and reduce the risk of repeat victimisation or exploitation.

About this key role

You will be embedded into the hospital, providing support for those young people admitted to emergency departments right through to their discharge back into the community. You will have experience of working with ‘high risk,’ vulnerable young people, be part of a multidisciplinary team, and have a flexible, empathetic approach to your work. 

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role. 

What we are looking for:

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system, lived experience of the issues facing this client group and/or experience of working with ‘high risk’, vulnerable children, young people and/or families 

• Experience of assessing risk and implementing safety procedures when thinking about children and young people involved in or at risk of violence or exploitation 

• Proven experience of working in a high intensity environment, with an ability to effectively manage your own wellbeing 

• Experience of engaging successfully with ‘challenging’ young people, for example people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, access to clinical supervision flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, season ticket loan and much more.

Closing date: 11pm, 13th July 2020. Interviews: 16th July (we will be holding interviews via video and if shortlisted, we will contact you on the 14th of July or thereabout)

CARE Criminal Exploitation Practitioner

Funded until March 2021 (further funding may be available)

37 hours per week

£26,329 per annum

Working with young people at risk or affected by sexual and/or criminal exploitation

Based in Chelmsford, covering Essex

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area.

This role will be part of the new CARE (Children at Risk of Exploitation) Service which is a multi-agency team led by The Children's Society. You will be a qualified social worker or working towards a relevant qualification e.g. Diploma/Degree in Counselling, Professional Youth Worker or have extensive demonstrable experience in a similar sector.

You will have substantial experience of working with vulnerable young people within the community in an outreach/peripatetic approach.

The CARE team will work in partnership with the Lottery, the Office of the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner, Essex County Council and Barnardo's who will deliver the family support provision.

You will work with young people open to children's & adult social care, YOS or Family solutions who have a high risk Criminal Exploitation record including both engaged and dis-engaged young people, providing these young people with trauma informed 121 support or targeted group work

You will deliver an AMBIT approach (full training will be given) to children's social care, YOS and Family solutions practitioners where they are working with a young person who is accessing trauma informed support who has a high risk Criminal Exploitation record or regular missing episodes; developing their skills and knowledge in this area and building capacity within the statutory sector.

You will Support offered will include one to one, targeted group work & online support across the County. You may also facilitate training around exploitation for statutory and voluntary agencies across the County.

The young people will require a skilled practitioner who is experienced in working with hard to reach, vulnerable young people at risk using socio-educative and trauma informed therapeutic approaches. You will have experience of facilitating groups with knowledge of the issues and legislation affecting young people who are at risk of/or who have been exploited.

You will be emotionally resilient, knowing how to manage boundaries and work under pressure. You will need to be a highly effective communicator, able to negotiate, professionally challenge and promote the needs of young people as well as manage a demanding workload. You will act as a conduit between statutory and voluntary agencies/organisations ensuring that there are clear pathways and information sharing processes in place to protect young people, vulnerable adults and families.

Key Accountabilities

• To provide and develop work with young people at risk of exploitation in accordance with current legislation and good practice guidelines. You will attend MACE meetings and contribute to the County's response to young people that are being exploited, supporting ESCB, Social Care & Police Operations as required.

• To build positive relationships with groups of young people who may be vulnerable to exploitation to raise awareness about exploitation and the associated risks and impact.

• To work in partnership with families and carers, Essex Police, YOS gangs prevention service, Family hubs, early intervention provision, Children's Social Care and Adult Social Care, ESCB, ECVYS, education and other relevant voluntary and statutory agencies to ensure the project's development both locally and nationally, through regular communication and positive working relationships.

• To contribute to a multi-agency approach to enable effective interventions with young people, including delivering training to a range of professionals.

You will join a vibrant and supportive team to undertake this challenging and rewarding work and will have the chance to make a real difference to children and young people's lives.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 12th July 2020.

Interviews will be held on 21st & 22nd July 2020.

CARE Exploitation Practitioner

Permanent contract until 31/03/2022

37 hours per week

£26,329.00 per annum

Based in Chelmsford, covering Essex

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area.

This role will be part of the CARE (Children at Risk of Exploitation) Service which is a multi-agency team led by The Children's Society. You will be a qualified social worker or working towards a relevant qualification e.g. Diploma/Degree in Counselling, Professional Youth Worker or have extensive demonstrable experience in a similar sector.

You will have substantial experience of working with vulnerable young people within the community in an outreach/peripatetic approach.

The CARE team will work in partnership with the Lottery, the Office of the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner, Essex County Council and Barnardo's who will deliver the family support provision.

You will provide direct therapeutic support to vulnerable young people, vulnerable adults and families who are affected by exploitation. Support offered will include one to one, targeted group work & online support across the County.

You may also facilitate training around exploitation for statutory and voluntary agencies across the County.

The young people will require a skilled practitioner who is experienced in working with hard to reach, vulnerable young people at risk using socio-educative and trauma informed therapeutic approaches.

You will have experience of facilitating groups with knowledge of the issues and legislation affecting young people who are at risk of/or who have been exploited.

You will be emotionally resilient, knowing how to manage boundaries and work under pressure.

You will need to be a highly effective communicator, able to negotiate, professionally challenge and promote the needs of young people as well as manage a demanding workload.

You will act as a conduit between statutory and voluntary agencies/organisations ensuring that there are clear pathways and information sharing processes in place to protect young people, vulnerable adults and families.

Key Accountabilities

• To provide and develop work with young people at risk of exploitation in accordance with current legislation and good practice guidelines. You will attend MACE meetings and contribute to the County's response to young people that are being exploited, supporting ESCB, Social Care & Police Operations as required.

• To build positive relationships with groups of young people who may be vulnerable to exploitation to raise awareness about exploitation and the associated risks and impact.

• To work in partnership with families and carers, Essex Police, YOS gangs prevention service, Family hubs, early intervention provision, Children's Social Care and Adult Social Care, ESCB, ECVYS, education and other relevant voluntary and statutory agencies to ensure the project's development both locally and nationally, through regular communication and positive working relationships.

• To contribute to a multi-agency approach to enable effective interventions with young people, including delivering training to a range of professionals.

You will join a vibrant and supportive team to undertake this challenging and rewarding work and will have the chance to make a real difference to children and young people's lives.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 26th July 2020.

Interviews will be held on 11th & 12th August 2020.

CARE Exploitation Group & Outreach Practitioner

Funded until 31st March 2022 (further funding may be available)

37 hours per week

£26,329 per annum

Working with young people at risk or affected by sexual and/or criminal exploitation

Based in Chelmsford, covering Essex

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area.

This role will be part of the new CARE (Children at Risk of Exploitation) Service which is a multi-agency team led by The Children's Society. You will be a qualified social worker or working towards a relevant qualification e.g. Diploma/Degree in Counselling, Professional Youth Worker or have extensive demonstrable experience in a similar sector.

You will have substantial experience of working with vulnerable young people within the community in an outreach/peripatetic approach.

The CARE team will work in partnership with the Lottery, the Office of the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner, Essex County Council and Barnardo's who will deliver the family support provision.

You will work with young people open to children's & adult social care, YOS or Family solutions who have a high risk Criminal Exploitation record including both engaged and dis-engaged young people, providing these young people with trauma informed 121 support or targeted group work

You will deliver an AMBIT approach (full training will be given) to children's social care, YOS and Family solutions practitioners where they are working with a young person who is accessing trauma informed support who has a high risk Criminal Exploitation record or regular missing episodes; developing their skills and knowledge in this area and building capacity within the statutory sector.

You will Support offered will include one to one, targeted group work & online support across the County. You may also facilitate training around exploitation for statutory and voluntary agencies across the County.

The young people will require a skilled practitioner who is experienced in working with hard to reach, vulnerable young people at risk using socio-educative and trauma informed therapeutic approaches. You will have experience of facilitating groups with knowledge of the issues and legislation affecting young people who are at risk of/or who have been exploited.

You will be emotionally resilient, knowing how to manage boundaries and work under pressure. You will need to be a highly effective communicator, able to negotiate, professionally challenge and promote the needs of young people as well as manage a demanding workload. You will act as a conduit between statutory and voluntary agencies/organisations ensuring that there are clear pathways and information sharing processes in place to protect young people, vulnerable adults and families.

Key Accountabilities

• To provide and develop work with young people at risk of exploitation in accordance with current legislation and good practice guidelines. You will attend MACE meetings and contribute to the County's response to young people that are being exploited, supporting ESCB, Social Care & Police Operations as required.

• To build positive relationships with groups of young people who may be vulnerable to exploitation to raise awareness about exploitation and the associated risks and impact.

• To work in partnership with families and carers, Essex Police, YOS gangs prevention service, Family hubs, early intervention provision, Children's Social Care and Adult Social Care, ESCB, ECVYS, education and other relevant voluntary and statutory agencies to ensure the project's development both locally and nationally, through regular communication and positive working relationships.

• To contribute to a multi-agency approach to enable effective interventions with young people, including delivering training to a range of professionals.

You will join a vibrant and supportive team to undertake this challenging and rewarding work and will have the chance to make a real difference to children and young people's lives.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is Midnight 12th July 2020.

Interviews will be held on 21st & 22nd July 2020.

CARE Exploitation Practitioner

Fixed Term Contract Covering Maternity Leave until 13/06/2021

37 hours per week

£26,329.00 per annum

Based in Chelmsford, covering Essex

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area.

This role will be part of the CARE (Children at Risk of Exploitation) Service which is a multi-agency team led by The Children's Society. You will be a qualified social worker or working towards a relevant qualification e.g. Diploma/Degree in Counselling, Professional Youth Worker or have extensive demonstrable experience in a similar sector.

You will have substantial experience of working with vulnerable young people within the community in an outreach/peripatetic approach.

The CARE team will work in partnership with the Lottery, the Office of the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner, Essex County Council and Barnardo's who will deliver the family support provision.

You will provide direct therapeutic support to vulnerable young people, vulnerable adults and families who are affected by exploitation. Support offered will include one to one, targeted group work & online support across the County.

You may also facilitate training around exploitation for statutory and voluntary agencies across the County.

The young people will require a skilled practitioner who is experienced in working with hard to reach, vulnerable young people at risk using socio-educative and trauma informed therapeutic approaches.

You will have experience of facilitating groups with knowledge of the issues and legislation affecting young people who are at risk of/or who have been exploited.

You will be emotionally resilient, knowing how to manage boundaries and work under pressure.

You will need to be a highly effective communicator, able to negotiate, professionally challenge and promote the needs of young people as well as manage a demanding workload.

You will act as a conduit between statutory and voluntary agencies/organisations ensuring that there are clear pathways and information sharing processes in place to protect young people, vulnerable adults and families.

Key Accountabilities

• To provide and develop work with young people at risk of exploitation in accordance with current legislation and good practice guidelines. You will attend MACE meetings and contribute to the County's response to young people that are being exploited, supporting ESCB, Social Care & Police Operations as required.

• To build positive relationships with groups of young people who may be vulnerable to exploitation to raise awareness about exploitation and the associated risks and impact.

• To work in partnership with families and carers, Essex Police, YOS gangs prevention service, Family hubs, early intervention provision, Children's Social Care and Adult Social Care, ESCB, ECVYS, education and other relevant voluntary and statutory agencies to ensure the project's development both locally and nationally, through regular communication and positive working relationships.

• To contribute to a multi-agency approach to enable effective interventions with young people, including delivering training to a range of professionals.

You will join a vibrant and supportive team to undertake this challenging and rewarding work and will have the chance to make a real difference to children and young people's lives.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our CYP Directorate will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 26th July 2020.

Interviews will be held on 11th & 12th August 2020.