Social Worker (Violence Vulnerability and Exploitation)

Posted 26th Apr, 2024
Location
Haringey
Salary/rate
£38,443 – £50,083
Hours
Full-time
Working arrangements
Blended
Contract type
Permanent
Closing date
12th May, 2024
About the role

Haringey’s Violence and Exploitation Team delivers intensive outreach intervention with young people at high risk of becoming involved in group related offending, county lines, serious youth violence including gangs and child criminal exploitation, child sexual exploitation; and/or who are missing, vulnerable and exploited.

About you

We need a versatile and enthusiastic officer to drive a range of work aimed at keeping young people safe from violence, exploitation, and gangs. As a Social Worker, you will be  undertaking direct work with Young People, offering them diversion and exit support away from exploitation to include avoid them becoming involved in county lines and criminal activity.
You will be working with key agencies to ensure young people and children receive targeted support to keep them engaged in education. Undertaking assessment of risk and protection, providing young people with consistent support and opportunities into employment or further education and training.

About Haringey

Haringey is a vibrant and diverse borough located in the northern part of Greater London. With a rich history, diverse population, and a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces, Haringey offers a unique and dynamic living experience.

Haringey Council has been through a journey of improvement over the past ten years, with continued aspirations to fulfil the first corporate priority of enabling every child the best start in life. We are looking for social workers that are ready for a fresh challenge, with the ability to make a real difference to the residents of Haringey.

We are investing in creating a better borough for all our residents and bettering the lives of children and young people in Haringey is our first corporate priority. With a population of approximately 250,000 people and a growing population of 0-19-year-olds, we are a diverse and fast-changing borough and tomorrow’s leaders; artists and innovators are busy growing up here.

Haringey is transforming its services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as we strive for excellence in all we do.

Our offer to staff includes:

  • Competitive remuneration packages

  • Investment in modern technology

  • Great Business support and experienced caring Team Managers

  • Haringey Academy – invests in continuous skills and learning development

  • Access to clinical support from Family Psychology Mutual, Anna Freud and Tavistock

  • Wellbeing service, leisure, and discount benefits (Council scheme)

  • Agile working

  • Travel Season ticket loans

  • A commitment to achieving excellence for our children

  • Strong, caring visible leadership

  • Remote and flexible working options

  • Local Authority pension