Cuckooing and Exploitation Intervention Worker

We are looking for a Cuckooing and Exploitation Intervention Worker to join the Safeguarding Adults Team.

This role will focus on supporting adults who are experiencing, or are at risk of, exploitation, including cuckooing, criminal exploitation, financial abuse and coercion. The post holder will work directly with adults at risk to reduce harm, improve safety and support them to achieve their desired outcomes.

About the Role

You will work with adults who have complex safeguarding needs, providing direct support, risk management and practical interventions. Working alongside social workers and partner agencies, you will help safeguard adults and reduce the risk of further harm.

The role requires close partnership working with housing, police, health services, community safety partners and the voluntary sector to coordinate effective responses to exploitation and abuse.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with adults experiencing, or at risk of, exploitation and cuckooing.

• Complete risk assessments and develop safety plans.

• Provide practical support and targeted interventions to reduce harm.

• Support safeguarding enquiries and attend multi-agency meetings.

• Liaise with partner agencies to identify and respond to exploitation concerns.

• Support referrals to specialist services, including the National Referral Mechanism where appropriate.

• Undertake Care Act assessments and Mental Capacity Assessments where required.

• Maintain accurate records and case documentation.

About You

You will have experience working with vulnerable adults and a good understanding of safeguarding practice. You will be able to build effective relationships with individuals and professionals and work confidently within a multi-agency environment.

You will have:

• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and adult safeguarding.

• Strong communication and partnership-working skills.

• Experience of working with adults in a health, social care, housing or related setting.

• Good IT and record-keeping skills.

• The ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.

Desirable

• Experience within safeguarding services.

• Experience supporting individuals affected by exploitation, substance misuse or mental health needs.

• Knowledge of multi-agency risk management and safeguarding processes.

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gemma McTamney, Lead Officer – Safeguarding Adults via email gemma.mctamney@northlincs.gov.uk

If you have the skills and experience to support adults at risk and help improve safeguarding outcomes, we would welcome your application.

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

Attachments

• Job Description and Employee Specification