CE Practitioner

Grade 7- £43680- £48003pa

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 children that are exploited or vulnerable to.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage a caseload of complex children and young people.
• working alongside children who are/have experienced exploitation.
• Provide specialist knowledge around risk outside the home and represent the service in developing key provisions and local strategies.
• Deliver high-quality assessments, purposeful interventions, and written reports.
• Offer consultation, coaching, and mentoring.
• Support team development
• Ensure compliance with the Children Act 1989 & 2004 and other relevant legislation.
• Work flexibly, including outside normal office hours, and travel across the borough and nationally as required.

Person Specification
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:
• Working with children, young people, and families, including systemic assessments and outcome-focused plans.
• Multi-agency partnership working.
• Delivering meaningful support to children and families, specifically those experienced or vulnerable to risk outside the home.
• Preparing reports and assessments.
Skills & Attributes:
• Strong communication skills (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 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.

What We Offer
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Please view Job Profile here

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact DANIELLE.HEMMING@havering.gov.uk

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29/12/25 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

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Additional Information

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