About Us:Are you passionate about making a difference to children in Oxfordshire?We are seeking an experienced and motivated Exploitation Practitioner to join Oxfordshire County Council’s Safeguarding Adolescents From Exploitation and Risk (SAFER) Team.In this important role, you will complete direct work andsupportwith children and their families where there are concerns regardingChildCriminal andChildSexual Exploitation, co – ordinate and guide exploitation consultations forleadprofessionals and professional networks.and be a key partner in the development of Oxfordshire County Council’s Exploitation offer to children, their families, Multi Agency partners and the wider community.This important role supports the delivery of the Oxfordshire Child Exploitation Process, with strong emphases on safeguarding, partnership working, early intervention and a desire to see children, families and communities thrive.About this Role:You will provide expert consultations to professionals and professional networks around children who are at risk ofChildCriminal Exploitation and/orChildSexual Exploitation.You will provide direct interventions andsupportto children and their families who are experiencing or at risk of experiencingChildCriminal Exploitation and/orChildSexual Exploitation.You will be closely linked to the Oxfordshire County Council Childrens Service Multi AgencyChildExploitation (MACE) panels and Exploitation triage meetings.You will work closely with allocated Social Workers, the Youth Justice Team, the Police Harm Reduction Unit, the Targeted YouthSupportService, Schools and other relevantsupportservices.You will provide intensive responses to young people and their families via a range of evidence-based interventions,supportwith safety planning and Multi Agency Risk Assessment Planning (MARAMP) meetings to reduce the risk related to criminal exploitation and/or sexual exploitation and assist theLeadProfessional to manage and reduce those safeguarding risks.You will provide close working alignment to statutory service provision e.g.ChildProtection Plans, Risk Outside the Home (ROTH) plans,Childin Need Plans, Criminal Justice Orders and MARAMP risk management plans. You will provide regular updates to the statutoryLeadProfessional and the MACE panel.You will represent the Adolescence and Prevention service as required in internal and external forums as appropriateAbout you:You will have the following abilities to: Deliver a range of specialist targetedsupportto children and their parents / carers using evidence-based interventions that focus on a range of complex areas including exploitation, mental health, domestic abuse, sexual risk, online harm, protective behaviours and challenging behaviour.Continually assess the safeguarding needs of children as part of a family unit, raising concerns through line management in line with relevant safeguarding guidance.Deliver evidence based be-spoke programmes ofsupportthat are flexible and creative [e.g.Parenting education, safety planning, knife crime], using a variety of intervention methods including motivational interviewing and solution focussed approaches in line with the Family Safeguarding approach.Work with partner agencies to provide a co-ordinated responses to risk and ensure the best use of organisational resources to embed change.Completing plans of work with children and their families and then maintaining detailed records of interventions and correspondence, recording evidence of progress and resetting targets if appropriate.Applysensitiveapproaches and follow GDPR protocols when handling issues pertaining toconfidentiality, informationsharing, consent, the rights of children and the responsibilities of parents and professionals.Undertake appropriate training relevant to the service delivery.Developcollaborativepartnerships with other statutory and voluntary agencies who have a remit for working preventatively with children and young peopleActivelypromote the equalities and diversity agenda in the workplace and in service delivery.Undertake continuous professional development and be aware of new developments, legislation, initiatives, guidelines, policies and procedures as appropriate to the role.Rewards and benefits:Technology tosupportagile working30 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidaysEmployee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupportLocal government pension schemeRange of family friendly policiesLocal and national discounts for shopping and travelExcellent learning and development opportunitiesOurcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to:SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to:Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
