Location
Romford, London Borough of Havering

Hours
Full Time - hours to be confirmed, with flexibility required including outside normal office hours and travel across the borough and nationally as needed

Salary
Grade 7 - £43,680 to £48,003 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Child Exploitation Practitioner to join our Specialist Safeguarding team. This role is integral to supporting and safeguarding children and families through a multi-agency approach. You will manage complex cases, deliver evidence-based interventions, and contribute to strategic initiatives that protect vulnerable children, focusing on those who are exploited or vulnerable to exploitation. Key responsibilities include managing a caseload of complex children and young people, working alongside children who are or have experienced exploitation, providing specialist knowledge around risk outside the home, and representing the service in developing key provisions and local strategies. You will deliver high-quality assessments, purposeful interventions, and written reports, offer consultation, coaching and mentoring, support team development, and ensure compliance with the Children Act 1989 & 2004 and other relevant legislation.

Qualifications
GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics. Relevant practice qualification in childcare, education, health, or social care (e.g., NVQ Level 3 equivalent or above).

Experience
Experience working with children, young people, and families, including systemic assessments and outcome-focused plans. Proven multi-agency partnership working. Delivering meaningful support to children and families, specifically those who have experienced or are vulnerable to risk outside the home. Experience preparing reports and assessments.

Skills & Attributes
Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to manage complex caseloads and deliver evidence-based interventions. Knowledge of child development, safeguarding practices, and child exploitation. Competence in using management information systems and maintaining accurate records. Cultural sensitivity and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Additional Requirements
Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and health and safety standards. Flexible attitude to work and willingness to embrace change. Alignment with the Council’s iCare values and behaviours.