Harmful Sexual Behaviour Practitioner

Harmful Sexual Behaviour Practitioner (Fixed Term 12 months) –

Grade G7
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Salary £35,412 - £38,220

• Conduct AIM3 assessments to understand children and young people’s presenting needs and sexually harmful behaviours.
• Deliver individually tailored, therapeutically informed interventions utilizing best practice models including Toni Cavannagh‑Johnson chart and Hackett’s Continuum of behaviour model.
• Explore areas such as sexual behaviours, physical, emotional, social and sexual boundaries, healthy sexual relationships, consent, emotional regulation, self‑esteem, empathy‑building, and safer choices.
• Provide advice, consultation and support to families, carers and professionals regarding harmful sexual behaviour.
• Collaborate with social workers, family support workers and multi‑agency partners to develop and implement risk‑management and safety plans.
• Support parents and carers with the Weddell Family Programme to improve understanding of harmful sexual behaviours and establish safe boundaries.
• Contribute to service development, partnership learning and deliver training on harmful sexual behaviours across the partnership.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with active listening.
• Creative, flexible and adaptable in engaging with children, young people and families.
• Substantial experience working with children, young people and families, including assessment of needs and delivery of tailored interventions.
• Good understanding of healthy, problematic and harmful sexual behaviours and best practice guidance (preferable).
• Professional reflection, sensitivity to emotive topics, and participation in reflective and clinical supervision.
• Access to role‑specific training and continuous professional development.

Hybrid working model – 2‑3 days office based; flexible leave; 9 days per fortnight pattern.

Council employee benefits including discounts on holidays, groceries, clothing, electronics, gym membership, financial benefits, expenses and professional development.

Applicants must undergo an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) if applicable.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check required (identity, immigration status, employment history, criminal record).

Compliance with the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.

Walsall Council is an equal opportunity employer. All staff are expected to share a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.