Parents Against Child Sexual Exploitation (Pace)

Pace is a national charity based in Leeds that works alongside parents and other family carers of children who are, or at risk of being, sexually exploited by perpetrators external to the family. We offer guidance and training to professionals on how child sexual exploitation affects the whole family. Set up in 1996, Pace has 21 years’ experience of working alongside affected parents, and promoting the need for parents to be an integral part of the response to combating child sexual exploitation as valued active partners with long-term knowledge of their child. We have supported over 1,500 families nationally, given training to 34,000 professionals around the country, contributed to policies on tackling child sexual exploitation, undertaken research, and produced publications based on our work with families over the years. For further information about Pace, visit our website: www.paceuk.info

Pace Parent Liaison Officer, Calderdale

Salary: NJC Pt 29 – 31 £25,951 – £27,668

Hours: full time, 37 hours per week

We are looking for someone to work with the Safeguarding Hub in Calderdale to act as an independent source of support and contact for parents of sexually exploited children. In addition, to liaise between statutory agencies and families in order to maximise the ability of all parties to safeguard a child at risk of, or being sexually exploited by perpetrators external to the family.

You will have good active listening skills, be able to give non-judgmental emotional support, have the ability to empathise and engage with affected parents, and respect their vital role in safeguarding their child. You will be able to liaise and develop a good rapport with partner agencies, and offer advice on good practice relating to working in partnership with affected parents. You will maintain your own professional practice and ensure ongoing development through use of supervision and training. You will adhere to Pace ethos and policies including equal opportunities and diversity.

Calderdale Council is funding this post for 3 years to 31 August 2020.

Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 18 September 2017

Interviews: Monday 25 September 2017

Candidates will hear if they are on the short-list for interview by Thurs 21 September.

Interviews held in Halifax.

For Application Pack: email [email protected]