Expert Caseworker - Young People

Central Recruitment is working with a London-based charity dedicated to creating positive change for families and young people who have been impacted by violence, exploitation and trauma.

Our client is recruiting an Expert Caseworker (Positive Relationships and Sexual Behaviours) to support young Londoners who have engaged in concerning or harmful sexual behaviour.​

• 32 hours (4 days) per week

• Working between Monday - Friday

• Shifts: 09:00 - 18:00

• Temporary: approx. 6 months

• £23.40 per hour (£20.16 per hour, with £3.24 holiday pay)

​ Please note: This role is a hybrid role which requires you to work remotely and travel across London, meeting young people in the community or where they're based. You will be based at the office 2-3 days per week for your induction.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver effective and appropriate services to young Londoners who have engaged in concerning or harmful sexual behaviours in line with the organisations model of work

• Hold 1:1 sessions to develop their learning and understanding of harm and keeping safe and ensure that they receive support in order to meet their individually assessed needs

• Work creatively with colleagues to generate resources and materials which are accessible to young Londoners with a diverse range of needs

• Lead on facilitating advice, consultations and training as well as providing support and expertise around methods of communication appropriate to the individual needs of the young Londoners

• Undertake high-quality case recording in line with the highest standards and best practice principles

• Complete robust risk assessments, AIM3 assessments and strengths-based needs assessments, reflecting each individual's needs, creating the intervention accordingly and ensuring safeguarding is the priority

• Make appropriate onward referrals and signpost young Londoners to support services and positive activities

• Work with partners, communities and other key stakeholders to deliver the service effectively

• Act at all times in line with safeguarding legislation and guidance, as well as the organisations processes and wider pan-London processes and protocols

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience of working with young people or vulnerable adults who have displayed and engaged in concerning or harmful sexual behaviours

• An understanding and knowledge of the intersecting harms that can also impact the above client group associated with violence and exploitation

• Experience of managing complex safeguarding issues with children, young people and adults at risk, including being able to demonstrate effective partnership work

• Extensive knowledge of the impact of context on children, young people and adults, with a clear understanding of the principles of contextual safeguarding

• Demonstrable knowledge of best and good practice around working with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults affected by harmful sexual behaviour

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and of how trauma -including from their own lives - can impact on how practitioners manage cases

• Relevant qualification in social care, health, youth/community work, criminal justice or demonstrable equivalent experience - e.g. Registered and Qualified Social Worker

• Training in AIM3 assessment

Desirable: Experience leading on training/presentations, group work and supporting peer learning

Further requirements:

In order to register with Central Recruitment Services for temporary agency work, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current valid right to work in the UK

• Minimum 12 months’ of paid experience in a front line social care role within the last 3 years* (unless recruitment criteria states otherwise)

• A fully enhanced DBS either registered on the DBS update service or issued within the last 12 months, or willingness to apply for one through Central (at a cost of £60)

• Employment or education history to cover the last 5 years which can be verified through the referencing process

How to apply:

If you feel that you fully meet the above outlined criteria for this role and would like apply for this post, please forward your CV for consideration.

• Please note the outlined experience is the 'minimum' first stage criteria, and we will therefore be unable to consider your application unless you are able to demonstrate a relevant work history in line with this position