Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Practitioner

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Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Practitioner, Guildford, £32,565.00

Employment Type

Full Time, Fixed Term, Maternity Cover

Application Start Date

26-02-2026

Application End Date

29-03-2026

Location

Guildford

State/County

Surrey

Zip Code

GU1 4QS

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Description

37 hours per week / £32,565 per annum / fixed-term Maternity cover (12 Months) / working Monday - Thursday 9.00-1700, Friday 9.00-16.30.

At YMCA DownsLink Group,  our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.

YMCA WiSE (What is Sexual Exploitation) is our specialist project supporting children and young people across Sussex and Surrey who are affected by, or at risk of, exploitation. Through

education, awareness‑raising and empowerment, we help young people understand healthy relationships, recognise harmful behaviours, and build safety and resilience.

We now have an exciting opportunity to join our WiSE team as a Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Practitioner. In this vital role, you will work alongside the Service manager, an Early Intervention worker, and two experienced Practitioners. You will be co‑located with the Exploitation team at Guildford Police Station, working collaboratively with partner agencies to support young people and contribute to multi‑agency safeguarding responses.

The role involves a significant amount of lone working and frequent travel across Surrey to meet clients and attend meetings, with occasional travel further afield. Therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.

What you will be doing

In this role, you will hold a caseload of young people aged 10–25 who are vulnerable to sexual or criminal exploitation, providing intensive, person‑centred support. You will work closely with professionals across multiple agencies to promote safety, disrupt exploitation, and empower young people to move towards safer, more stable futures. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseloadof vulnerable young people, helping them stay safe and move away from the influence of perpetrators.
• Work collaborativelywith partner professionals to design and deliver tailored support packages, offering specialist consultation where needed.
• Maintain accurate case recordsand contribute to clear, timely, and professional reports.
• Liaise effectivelywith Children’s Services, Surrey Police, and other agencies to disrupt abuse and support safeguarding and prosecution processes.
• Deliver training and awareness workshopsto professionals, foster carers, and partner agencies to strengthen community understanding and responses to exploitation.
• Contribute to strategic development,deputising at relevant meetings and helping shape best practice across the service.

This is a challenging role; many of the young people you support may not recognise the risks they are facing or the abusive dynamics within their relationships. Supporting victims can at times be emotionally demanding and distressing. To ensure you feel supported and able to deliver high‑quality practice, you will receive:

• One‑to‑one clinical supervision
• Weekly team meetings
• Regular line management supervision focused on both casework and wellbeing

We recognise the emotional weight of this work and prioritise a reflective, supportive environment for all team members.

If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we’re looking for.

Qualifications, experience and knowledge

We are looking for someone who brings a strong combination of professional understanding, practical experience, and a commitment to safeguarding young people. You will ideally have:

• A relevant qualificationin Youth Work, Social Work or an equivalent field — or significant comparable experience working directly with vulnerable young people.
• Proven safeguarding experienceinvolving children and young people, with the ability to identify, respond to, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Direct casework experiencesupporting young people aged 10–25, delivering structured, person‑centred interventions.
• Experience facilitating group workthat engages, educates and empowers young people.
• Experience delivering and risk‑assessing outreach work,ensuring safe, effective practice in community settings.
• A strong understanding of the risksfaced by vulnerable young people, including sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, and harmful sexual behaviour.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this secondment opportunity, please contact Emma.Kester@ymcadlg.org . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at Recruitment@ymcadlg.org

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 29 March at midnight. 

TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please also download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification.

PLEASE NOTE that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. 

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. 

Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.