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Social Worker (Violence Vulnerability Exploitation Team)

Location: Haringey Council - Safeguarding & Social Care
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week
Salary: £38,443 - £50,083 per annum

About Haringey
Haringey is a vibrant, diverse borough, known for its rich cultural heritage and strong sense of community. As we prepare to celebrate being the 2027 London Borough of Culture, we take pride in our history of championing change and standing up for equality. Our values of being Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative, and Community-focused guide everything we do, ensuring that we continually strive to provide the best for our residents.

The Role
We are seeking a committed Social Worker to join our Violence Vulnerability Exploitation Team. In this role, you will provide intensive outreach support to young people at high risk of group-related offending, involvement in county lines, serious youth violence, and various forms of exploitation. Your work will be crucial in preventing exploitation and helping young people access education, training, and employment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Engage directly with young people, offering support to divert them from exploitation and criminal activity.
Work closely with partner agencies to ensure comprehensive support for young people, keeping them engaged in education and away from crime.
Assess risks and protection needs, developing tailored intervention plans.
Provide consistent support, helping young people access employment or further education.
Collaborate with multi-agency teams to deliver a holistic approach to safeguarding.About You
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Social Worker who can lead efforts to protect young people from violence, exploitation, and gang involvement. You should have:

A recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
Experience working with at-risk young people.
Strong skills in assessment and intervention.
The ability to build effective relationships with young people, families, and partner agencies.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.Why Work for Haringey?
At Haringey Council, we value our employees and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels included and empowered to do their best work. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all communities. Our benefits include:

Up to 31 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
Opportunities for hybrid working.
Health and wellbeing support.
A generous local government pension scheme.
Discounts on a range of leisure and cultural activities.Apply Today
Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people. To apply or for further information, contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed)