We are recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Exploitation Service within Children's Services.

If you are passionate about working with adolescents, building meaningful relationships and and bring experience of working in youth work or social care we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

Work one-to-one with children who are at high risk of harm outside the home to build trusting relationships, do direct work around harm outside the home and offer support around diversion activities.
You will work closely with children's Social Workers and other partners to safeguard the children you work with, attending multi-agency meetings.
Offer Return Home Conversations with children who have gone missing, when necessary.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Experience of working with children and young people within a social care or criminal justice setting and all aspects of safeguarding
Knowledge and understanding of current issues and developments in working with young people and their families/carers particularly in relation to harm outside of the home.
Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

Our Benefits

Competitive salary £45,852 - £49,155 plus travel allowance.
Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 days with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
Flexible and agile working to support a work–life balance.
Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.