An exciting opportunity has arisen for two key individuals to join the team at Basis Yorkshire as a Sexual Exploitation Specialist (16+). You will be providing bespoke trauma-informed 1-1 and group work for women who have experienced, or are experiencing, sexual exploitation.
This role provides trauma-informed support to girls and women who are at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation. Working as part of an Adult Sexual Exploitation Partnership Project, you will support girls and women aged 16+ through engagement via assertive outreach, helping to overcome trauma and complex emotions, empowering them to build positive social networks, and exploring their options by building on their strengths. You will also facilitate a weekly drop-in session for women who have experienced sexual violence alongside another member of the Basis team. Additionally, you will support women in accessing the Criminal Justice System if they wish, to help them stay safe and to bring perpetrators to justice.
Wakefield is a new Service Delivery area for Basis Yorkshire. In this role, you will work with the Service Delivery Manager and other staff to establish strong partnerships with key services in the area, including Children’s Services, Police, and Adult Social Care.
Basis Yorkshire is an award-winning charity founded in 1995, operating across Yorkshire. This is a unique opportunity to join a challenging and vibrant organization, working with women and young people involved in sex work or sexual exploitation. For more information about Basis Yorkshire and its values, please visit our website.
Our commitment to our work makes us a vibrant and resilient organization with a compassionate workforce. We are seeking someone passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people affected by child sexual exploitation, who embraces our core values of respect and trust, and can contribute creatively to our services.
Basis is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, individuals experiencing racism, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, as they are currently under-represented in our staff team. We also welcome applications from individuals with lived experience. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria in the job description. The role is based in Leeds and may require some unsocial hours. Parking is available and reimbursed near the office.
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