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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
Specialist Caseworker Violence and Exploitation
Job title: Specialist Caseworker Violence and Exploitation
Location: London/Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 32 hours/4 days
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. You will work alongside children and young people who have been exposed to or are at risk of exploitation or violence, developing robust risk and needs assessments that reflect the contexts within which harm has occurred, and work collaboratively with partnership agencies to reduce risk and secure services and support.
Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.
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 on a rolling basis.
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: 32 hours/4 days
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 girls and young women, 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. You will work alongside girls and young women who have been exposed to or are at risk of exploitation or violence, developing robust risk and needs assessments that reflect the contexts within which harm has occurred, and work collaboratively with partnership agencies to reduce risk and secure services and support.
Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.
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 on a rolling basis.
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: 32 hours/4 days
Starting Salary: £27,445
Do you have the expertise and knowledge to support families of 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 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 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. You will provide support to parents and carers to help them gain greater understanding of the challenges young Londoners and their families often face and work alongside them to secure the safety and positive outcomes they want for their children and family.
Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.
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 on a rolling basis.
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 Development and Delivery Caseworker - Positive Relationships and Sexual Behaviours
Job title: Expert Development and Delivery Caseworker - Positive Relationships and Sexual Behaviours
Location: London/Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 32 hours/4 days
Starting Salary: £33,545
In this role with the Positive Relationships and Sexual Behaviour Service, you will support young Londoners who have engaged in concerning or harmful sexual behaviour, focusing on accessibility for girls, young women, and young Londoners who are neurodiverse. Most referrals involve boys and young men, but you will also help develop the service by creating resources informed by research and data. Additionally, you will share expertise, offering advice and consultations to the Safer London team to better address these behaviours.
At Safer London, we challenge stigma and provide young people with the support to address their feelings and behaviours. We reframe harmful sexual behaviour as positive relationships and sexual behaviours, adopting a strengths-based, non-victim-blaming approach. Our relationship-focused support considers trauma, safety and the broader contexts of young Londoner’s lives, celebrating their strengths and empowering them to envision positive futures.
Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.
If you are committed, resilient and 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 on a rolling basis.
As an agile working organisation, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and the closing date is subject to change at any time.
CEO
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for creating meaningful change? We’re seeking an CEO to champion our values, inspire our team and serve as the public face of our organisation. This is an opportunity to lead a dynamic and impactful charity, driving transformative interventions and support to children, young people and parents/carers across London.
At Safer London you’ll work alongside dedicated colleagues and stakeholders who share your passion for the safeguarding and welfare of young Londoners affected by violence and exploitation.
About You:
You’re an experienced leader with a talent for creating an inclusive, empathetic and empowering organisational culture. With expertise in strategic planning and governance, you’ll work closely with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to shape and deliver Safer London’s vision, strategy and business plans. Your collaborative spirit and solutions-focused mindset will drive impactful partnerships, engage stakeholders and secure vital funding to sustain and grow our work.
What You'll Bring:
- Inspirational leadership that motivates teams to deliver exceptional service.
- A proven track record of forging partnerships and leading multi-agency initiatives.
- Deep commitment to equity, inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Strong financial knowledge, expertise and skills to ensure the organisation's sustainability and growth.
- Exceptional communication skills to represent Safer London to funders, partners and the wider sector.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a visionary strategy and annual budget in partnership with the Board.
- Governance and Compliance: Ensure Safer London meets all statutory, legal and regulatory requirements, empowering the Board of Trustees to effectively oversee Safer London’s work.
- Organisational Representation: Act as the public face of Safer London, advocating for our mission and building our profile across the sector and beyond.
- Financial Oversight: Drive financial health and sustainability, collaborating with the business development team to secure funding and contracts.
- Team Empowerment: Provide empathetic and dynamic leadership to the Deputy CEO, Practice Directors and EA, nurturing a high-performing and motivated team.
Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire change and shape the future of Safer London, then please apply.
How to apply
To apply please complete the online application form and submit it as soon as possible and in any case by Wednesday 19 February 2025. shortlisted candidates will be invited for a preliminary, on-line interview within one week of receipt of their application, and those who are successful in the first round will be invited to a full day of interviews and assessments in early March.
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.
Head of People
Job title: Head of People
Location: Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 24 hours per week
Starting Salary: £55,650 (£41,737.50 pro rata - based on 24 hours per week)
In this role, your focus is on developing and driving forward Safer London’s people strategy. The position requires extensive, hands-on experience across all areas of the employee lifecycle, contributing to the organisation’s success by ensuring effective HR support at every level.
In this role, you will lead Safer London’s People Strategy, ensuring the organisation has the skills, culture and support needed to thrive. You will advise leadership on people-related matters, manage HR operations (including payroll and compliance) and drive innovative recruitment strategies to attract and retain passionate staff. You will champion wellbeing, diversity and inclusion while creating a supportive workplace. By developing leadership programmes and guiding organisational change, you will enhance employee satisfaction and contribute to Safer Londson’s continued growth and success.
Membership in the CIPD (ideally Chartered) is essential, along with a deep understanding of the importance of working in true partnership with the organisation. This includes supporting employees and managers in achieving Safer London’s priorities through proactive and strategic HR practices.
Please see attached Candidate Pack for a detailed job description and list of main duties and responsibilities.
If you are committed, resilient and 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 on a rolling basis.
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.