Young Adults Exploitation Prevention Worker
Job Description
Job Title: Young Adults Exploitation Prevention Worker
Salary: £33,531 - £38,052 per annum pro rata to hours worked as part-time
Grade: D
Contract Type: Fixed Term for 1 year
Working Hours: 14.8 hours per week
About the Department
Thurrock Council's Adolescent & Child Exploitation Team are looking for an experienced young adult exploitation prevention worker to join a small and friendly team with a strong commitment to effective performance management, staff well-being, community engagement and partnership working.
About the Role
As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for providing direct support to those young people (17 – 25 yrs) leaving care and moving into After care services who are at risk of, or who have experienced gangs and child criminal exploitation. The successful candidate will work towards raising the awareness of exploitation for young people transitioning into early adulthood within colleges and other targeted educational provisions.
This role will involve working across children services, schools, colleges and relevant partners to develop and deliver effective support and interventions for young adults, families, social workers, youth offending service case managers and all other agencies within the Youth justice partnership.
This is a critical role, and the successful applicant must have a proven record of engaging with hard-to-reach young people /adults and an understanding of child exploitation, gangs, county lines and serious youth violence.
What We’re Looking For
What are we looking for?
- Worker with a passion for working with adolescents aged 17 – 25 yrs
- Individuals who understand the complexities faced by young people vulnerable to exploitation as they transition into adulthood.
- We welcome applicants who are alternatively qualified to bring additional specialist support.
This role offers the chance to make a real difference to young people transitioning into adulthood who are at risk of or are being criminally, sexually or financially exploited.
DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an Enhanced level with Children's Barred List is required for this role.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 12th February 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 22nd February 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing the 2nd March 2026
Additional Information
For any role related questions please contact the hiring manager Seema Moules: Team Manager Adolescent, Child Exploitation & Missing Team. - SMoules@thurrock.gov.uk
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
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As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Salary range
- £33,531 - £38,052 per year