The Safer London team is knowledgeable, talented and most importantly, passionate about ensuring that every young Londoner has the chance to be the best they can be.

As an organisation we all work together to make positive, long lasting change for young Londoners, their families, peers and communities.

We take time to understand the contexts where violence and exploitation happen and are committed to embedding contextual safeguarding approaches. We understand that all the children, young people and families that access our services are likely to have experienced trauma and use our understanding of these experiences as the building blocks of support. Our work is shaped by the identities and experiences of those we work alongside.

In everything we do we:
  • prioritise creating safe and trusted relationships
  • celebrate and build on strengths
  • involve young Londoners in the shaping of our services and provide a platform for their voices to be heard
  • innovate, reflect, and commit to learning, we will hold our hands up when we get things wrong.
  • recognise we can’t know it all and support other professionals when another trusting relationship already exists.
What we offer:

Safer London continually reviews its pay and offers a competitive benefits package to all employees, including the following benefits:

  • 4-day/32-hour work week from April 1st, 2024, with no impact on pay. This means that you will have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay.
  • Agile working: flexibility to work in different locations including from home, our office in Southwark and/or community locations (libraries/co-working spaces).
  • Flexible Working: our Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment.
  • New modern offices.
  • A contributory Pension Scheme.
  • London Living Wage Employer.
  • Enhanced family leave.
  • Reduced caseloads compared to statutory services.
  • Interest-free Season Ticket Loans.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Free access to a confidential 24/7 helpline service with a specialist range of support and information.
  • Death in Service Benefit.
  • Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of learning courses.
  • Initial Annual Leave allowance of 28 days holiday, rising to 30 days after 3 years and 33 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays; part time employees receive a pro-rata entitlement. From April 1st, the annual leave benefit will be pro rata in line with a 32-hour working week.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion:

At Safer London we value diversity and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture. We know that in order to make London a safer place for the young people that live here, we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience and knowledge.

That’s why we encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures. We welcome applications from minoritised communities, the LGBTQ+ community and individuals with disabilities (including hidden disabilities).

Our decisions are made by matching the skills and experience of applicants to roles, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Issues of racial justice are central to the work we do. We are fully committed to anti-racism and actively oppose systemic oppression of any form. We celebrate diversity and challenge inequality. As an organisation, we will proactively become part of the solution, since we are not prepared to sit back, do nothing, and be part of the problem.

Current Vacancies

Head of Safeguarding

Location: London / Agile working
Contract: permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 35 hours per week (please note as of 1st April 2024 Safer London will be moving to a 32 hour/4 day working week)
Starting salary: £55,650 rising to £67,360

Do you have an in-depth understanding of the Safeguarding and Criminal Justice environments? Do you have experience managing services for children and young people? Are you able to build and maintain productive relationships with external agencies? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? Are you resilient? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.

In this impactful role, you will oversee Safer London’s safeguarding policies, making sure they are being implemented effectively across practice. You will work across practice teams to ensure safeguarding responsibilities are fully embedded in practice, delivering timely, effective, and consistent safeguarding responses. You will be an important point of contact to build and maintain productive relationships with external agencies.

Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.

Candidate Pack

If you are committed and resilient, and are passionate about working alongside young Londoners to create real change, then please apply.

How to apply  

To apply please complete the online application. As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Interviews will take place in person in central London. Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to one of our recruitment events taking place on 3rd and 4th of April.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.

Deputy Head of Safeguarding

Job title: Deputy Head of Safeguarding
Location: London/Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 35 per week (please note as of 1st April 2024 Safer London will be moving to a 32 hour/4 day working week)
Starting salary: £46,940

Do you have the expertise and knowledge to help safeguard young Londoners who have been impacted by violence and exploitation? Do you have an understanding and curiosity about the diverse experiences and challenges young Londoners face? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? Are you resilient? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.

In this impactful role, you will support the Head of Safeguarding in overseeing Safer London’s safeguarding policies, making sure they are being implemented effectively across practice, and thereby ensuring the highest standard of safeguarding of young Londoners and their families. You will work across practice teams to ensure safeguarding responsibilities are fully embedded in practice, delivering timely, effective, and consistent safeguarding responses.

Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.

Candidate Pack

If you are committed and resilient, and are passionate about working alongside young Londoners to create real change, then please apply.

How to apply  

To apply please complete the online application. As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Interviews will take place in person in central London. Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to one of our recruitment events taking place on 3rd and 4th of April.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.

Expert Caseworker Violence and Exploitation (Girls and Young Women)

Job title: Expert Caseworker Violence and Exploitation (Girls and Young Women)
Location: London/Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 35 per week (please note as of 1st April 2024 Safer London will be moving to a 32 hour/4 day working week)
Starting Salary: £33,545

Do you have the expertise and knowledge to support and safeguard young Londoners impacted by violence and exploitation? Do you have an understanding and curiosity about the diverse experiences and challenges young Londoners face? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? Are you resilient? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.

In this impactful role, you will cultivate strong trusting relationships with girls and young women, offering personalised support on a one-to-one basis. Your responsibilities encompass a diverse range of direct support and advocacy, focusing on safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of girls and young women affected by violence and exploitation. You will be providing an expert level of support, working alongside girls and young women exposed to the highest levels of risk.

Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.

Candidate Pack

If you are committed and resilient, and are passionate about working alongside young Londoners to create real change, then please apply.

How to apply  

To apply please complete the online application. As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Interviews will take place in person in central London. Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to one of our recruitment events taking place on 3rd and 4th of April.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.

Specialist Caseworker Violence and Exploitation (Girls and Young Women)

Job title: Specialist Caseworker Violence and Exploitation (Girls and Young Women)
Location: London/Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 35 per week (please note as of 1st April 2024 Safer London will be moving to a 32 hour/4 day working week)
Starting Salary: £27,445

Do you have the expertise and knowledge to support young Londoners impacted by violence and exploitation? Do you have an understanding and curiosity about the diverse experiences and challenges young Londoners face? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? Are you resilient? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.

In this impactful role, you will cultivate strong trusting relationships with young Londoners, offering personalised support on a one-to-one basis. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of direct support and advocacy, with a focus on safeguarding and the wellbeing of girls and young women affected by violence and exploitation.

Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.

Candidate Pack 

If you are committed and resilient, and are passionate about working alongside young Londoners to create real change, then please apply.

How to apply  

To apply please complete the online application. As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Interviews will take place in person in central London. Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to one of our recruitment events taking place on 3rd and 4th of April.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.

Expert Caseworker Violence and Exploitation

Job title: Expert Caseworker Violence and Exploitation
Location: London/Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 35 per week (please note as of 1st April 2024 Safer London will be moving to a 32 hour/4 day working week)
Starting Salary: £33,545

Do you have the expertise and knowledge to support and safeguard young Londoners impacted by violence and exploitation? Do you have an understanding and curiosity about the diverse experiences and challenges young Londoners face? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? Are you resilient? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.

In this impactful role, you will cultivate strong trusting relationships with young Londoners, offering personalised support on a one-to-one basis. Your responsibilities encompass a diverse range of direct support and advocacy, focusing on safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of young Londoners affected by violence and exploitation. You will be providing an expert level of support, working alongside young Londoners exposed to the highest levels of risk.

Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.

Candidate Pack 

If you are committed and resilient, and are passionate about working alongside young Londoners to create real change, then please apply.

How to apply  

To apply please complete the online application. As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Interviews will take place in person in central London. Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to one of our recruitment events taking place on 3rd and 4th of April.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.

Specialist Caseworker Violence and Exploitation

Job title: Specialist Caseworker Violence and Exploitation
Location: London/Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 35 per week (please note as of 1st April 2024 Safer London will be moving to a 32 hour/4 day working week)
Starting Salary: £27,445

Do you have the expertise and knowledge to support young Londoners impacted by violence and exploitation? Do you have an understanding and curiosity about the diverse experiences and challenges young Londoners face? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? Are you resilient? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.

In this impactful role, you will cultivate strong trusting relationships with young Londoners, offering personalised support on a one-to-one basis. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of direct support and advocacy, with a focus on safeguarding and the wellbeing of young Londoners affected by violence and exploitation.

Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.

Candidate Pack 

If you are committed and resilient, and are passionate about working alongside young Londoners to create real change, then please apply.

How to apply  

To apply please complete the online application. As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Interviews will take place in person in central London. Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to one of our recruitment events taking place on 3rd and 4th of April.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.

Expert Caseworker Families

Job title: Expert Caseworker Families
Location: London/Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 35 per week (please note as of 1st April 2024 Safer London will be moving to a 32 hour/4 day working week)
Starting Salary: £33,545

As Safer London enters a dynamic new stage of development looking at the next phase of its organisational strategy, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our dedicated team of practitioners. We are currently seeking an Expert Caseworker Families to work alongside parents or carers whose children have been exposed to or are at risk of exploitation or violence.

In this impactful role, you will work alongside parents and carers to help secure the safety and positive outcomes they want for their children and family. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of direct support and advocacy, with a focus on safeguarding and the wellbeing of parents and carers whose child/ren are affected by violence and exploitation.

Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.

Candidate Pack

If you are committed and resilient, and are passionate about working alongside young Londoners to create real change, then please apply.

How to apply  

To apply please complete the online application. As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Interviews will take place in person in central London. Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to one of our recruitment events taking place on 3rd and 4th of April.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.

Specialist Caseworker Families

Job title: Specialist Caseworker Families
Location: London/Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 35 per week (please note as of 1st April 2024 Safer London will be moving to a 32 hour/4 day working week)
Starting Salary: £27,445

Do you have the expertise and knowledge to support families of young Londoners impacted by violence and exploitation? Do you have an understanding and curiosity about the diverse experiences and challenges young Londoners face? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? Are you resilient? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.

In this impactful role, you will cultivate strong trusting relationships with parents and carers, offering personalised support on a one-to-one basis. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of direct support and advocacy, with a focus on safeguarding and the wellbeing of parents and carers whose child/ren are affected by violence and exploitation.

Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.

Candidate Pack

If you are committed and resilient, and are passionate about working alongside young Londoners to create real change, then please apply.

How to apply  

To apply please complete the online application. As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Interviews will take place in person in central London. Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to one of our recruitment events taking place on 3rd and 4th of April.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.

Expert Worker Referral & Screening

Job title: Expert Worker Referral & Screening
Location: London/Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 35 per week (please note as of 1st April 2024 Safer London will be moving to a 32 hour/4 day working week)
Starting Salary: £33,545

As Safer London enters a dynamic new stage of development looking at the next phase of its organisational strategy, we have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join our dedicated team of practitioners. We are currently seeking an Expert Referral and Screening Worker to evaluate incoming referrals and assess the needs and risks of young Londoners and parents/carers accessing Safer London’s services and support.

Do you possess in-depth knowledge of statutory service processes and safeguarding best practice? Are you an exceptional communicator? Are you responsive, empathetic, and able to develop trusted relationships with young Londoners? Do you have an understanding and curiosity about the diverse experiences and challenges young Londoners and their families face? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? Are you resilient? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.

In this impactful role, you will play a critical part in the safeguarding process by evaluating incoming referrals and assessing the needs and risks of young Londoners and parents/carers accessing Safer London’s services and support.

Referral and Screening Worker, you will be the first point of contact for the individuals and agencies wanting to access our services.

Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.

Candidate Pack

If you are committed and resilient, and are passionate about working alongside young Londoners to create real change, then please apply.

How to apply  

To apply please complete the online application. As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Interviews will take place in person in central London. Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to one of our recruitment events taking place on 3rd and 4th of April.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.

Specialist Worker Referral & Screening

Job title: Specialist Worker Referral & Screening
Location: London/Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 35 per week (please note as of 1st April 2024 Safer London will be moving to a 32 hour/4 day working week)
Starting Salary: £27,445

Do you have the expertise and knowledge to support the safeguarding of young Londoners and families during our referral process who have been impacted by violence and exploitation? Do you have an understanding and curiosity about the diverse experiences and challenges young Londoners and their families face? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? Are you resilient? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.

In this impactful role, you will play a critical part in the safeguarding process by evaluating incoming referrals and assessing the needs and risks of young Londoners and parents/carers accessing Safer London’s services and support.

Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.

Candidate Pack

If you are committed and resilient, and are passionate about working alongside young Londoners to create real change, then please apply.

How to apply  

To apply please complete the online application. As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Interviews will take place in person in central London. Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to one of our recruitment events taking place on 3rd and 4th of April.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.

Bid Manager – Statutory and Trusts

Job title: Bid Manager – Statutory and Trusts
Location: London/Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 35 per week (please note as of 1st April 2024 Safer London will be moving to a 32 hour/4 day working week)
Starting Salary: £46,940

Are you familiar with the funding environment for youth charities? Are you ready to drive growth for Safer London’s innovative services? Do you have an understanding and curiosity about the diverse experiences and challenges young Londoners face? Are you committed to social justice, equity, and inclusion? If yes, then you could be who we are looking for.

As Bid Manager, you will:

  • Work effectively with practice managers and Leadership to prepare successful funding bids in a competitive environment, and identify new initiatives that could be converted into new opportunities for funding.
  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective funders and scan the external environment to identify new funding opportunities that are aligned to Safer London’s aims and strategic priorities.
  • Develop and write inspirational, accurate, and compelling funding bids with the view of achieving fruitful long-term support for Safer London’s work.
  • Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective funders, including through maximising any relationships held by senior colleagues and trustees.
  • Maintain and develop internal income generation systems and processes, including donor records, financial information, funder reports, and internal monitoring to ensure effective stewardship and internal visibility of progress against plans.

Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.

Candidate Pack

If you are committed and resilient, and are passionate about working alongside young Londoners to create real change, then please apply.

How to apply  

To apply please complete the online application. As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.

Systems Training and Support Officer

Job title: Systems Training and Support Officer
Location: Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 35 per week (please note as of 1st April 2024 Safer London will be moving to a 32 hour/4 day working week)
Starting Salary: £27,445

Would you like to make a difference to the lives of Young Londoners? Do you enjoy helping people get the best out of online systems, designing and delivering high quality training and resources? Do you have the expertise to provide support to users of case recording systems?

If so, you might be just who we are looking for!

Key responsibilities

  • Ensuring that there are regular training opportunities for both new starters and those requiring refresher sessions or updates when new functions or forms are released.
  • Running system training drop-in sessions to assist with queries / hear feedback, and relaying information from these to the Information Governance and IT manager.
  • Working with the Learning and Development Coordinator to establish an evaluation method and implement this to enable us to assess the effectiveness of each training session and using this to improve future delivery.
  • Produce effective training materials and guidance documents, and develop and maintain a training area on our case recording system, including the creation of dummy forms and files for new users to access and use as a training sandbox.
  • Producing and maintaining a catalogue of training resources, ensuring links to practice-based guidance are established and maintained.
  • Performing case recording system changes to forms and lists as directed by the Information Governance and IT Manager
  • Support the Data Reporting and System Support Lead with regards to user administration and user support at times of absence and increased need
  • Supporting with training on additional systems directed by the Information Governance and IT Manager, including on the efficient use of SharePoint and Teams
  • Developing training courses for various systems, using our LMS (currently Rise)

Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.

Candidate Pack

If you are committed and resilient, and are passionate about working alongside young Londoners to create real change, then please apply.

How to apply  

To apply please complete the online application. As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.

Our number one priority is keeping the young Londoners who use our services safe.

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for roles involving direct contact with Londoners who use our services.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, or experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete the online application form, please contact us at recruitment@saferlondon.org.uk

Please note we don’t accept CVs.

Due to the level of applications we receive we’re not able to respond to applicants who haven’t been shortlisted for interview. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, then unfortunately you’ve not been shortlisted.