Young Adults Exploitation Prevention Worker

Essex - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 33531 - 38052

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Job Title: Young Adults Exploitation Prevention Worker
Salary: 33531 - 38052per annum pro rata to hours worked as part-time
Grade: D
Contract Type: Fixed Termfor 1 year
Working Hours: 14.8 hours per week

About the Department

Thurrock Councils 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 youwill be responsible for providing direct support tothose young people (17 25 yrs) leaving care and moving into After care serviceswho 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.

WhatWereLooking 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 Childrens 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
Employeeassistanceprogramme 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. -

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DescriptionJob Title: Young Adults Exploitation Prevention WorkerSalary: 33531 - 38052per annum pro rata to hours worked as part-timeGrade: DContract Type: Fixed Termfor 1 yearWorking Hours: 14.8 hours per weekAbout the DepartmentThurrock Councils Adolescent & Child Exploitation Team are looking for...