Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Specialist (LGBTQ+)

Volunteer Centre; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Leeds is seeking a Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Specialist focused on providing trauma-informed support to LGBTQ+ youth and vulnerable women. You will be responsible for delivering personalized support, advocating for individuals, and facilitating access to essential services. The ideal candidate should have experience working with at-risk populations and a strong understanding of the challenges related to sexual exploitation. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of those facing adversity.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, particularly those who identify as LGBTQ+.
• Understanding of the issues related to sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Ability to provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide bespoke trauma-informed support to young people at risk of sexual exploitation.
• Support women in the sex industry with holistic and practical assistance.
• Advocate for women's needs and facilitate access to essential services.

Skills

Trauma-informed support

Advocacy

Holistic support

Job description

Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Specialist (LGBTQ+)

Basis Yorkshire

An exciting opportunity to join the team at Basis Yorkshire as a Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Specialist with a special focus on supporting young people from the LGBTQP+ community . You will be providing bespoke trauma informed 1-1 work with young people aged 10+ who are at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation.

To provide appropriate emotional and practical support to women in the sex industry and/or those who are being sexually exploited with a specific focus on those who are homeless. The women we support require intensive practical and emotional support as well as support navigating health and other social care or criminal justice systems. The women will have poor mental or physical health, experience with homelessness and of the criminal justice system, are often victims of sexual and/or domestic abuse and many are homeless. This post specifically will focus on holistic support with housing including where possible access to a home. Working within a harm reduction ethos prioritising women’s safety and wellbeing, the intensive personalized supported will help women to access other services making appropriate referrals for women who wish to make changes, including exiting/transitioning out of sex work. You will be responsible for ensuring that women with varying needs are supported effectively throughout their pathway of support with Basis and partners, advocating for and with the women you are working with including where necessary challenging stigma and judgement women face.