At Unicare Complex Care Specialist, our Contextual Safeguarding Division is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of young people beyond their immediate family environment. Our vision is to create a secure, supportive, and empowering space for children and adolescents, acknowledging the multifaceted nature of their lives. We are committed to safeguarding young people from extra-familial harm, which includes exploitation, violence, and abuse that occurs within their schools, peer groups, and communities.
Based on the Contextual Safeguarding assessment framework, we address the safeguarding needs of young people in various settings, including school, friendships, and neighbourhoods. We integrate expert research and practices from leading professionals to develop comprehensive and effective safeguarding strategies.
Using a holistic approach to identify risks and vulnerabilities in the young person’s broader environment
Engaging with professionals from social work, youth justice, policing, health,and education to gather comprehensive insights and develop tailored.
Providing personalised support, including one-to-one sessions, group workshops, and community activities.
Working with families and peer groups to create a supportive and protective network around the young person.
Developing and implementing safety plans that address the specific needs and circumstances of each young person
Continuously assessing the effectiveness of interventions and making necessary adjustments to ensure ongoing safety and support.
Ensuring our team is equipped with the latest knowledge and skills through ongoing training in contextual safeguarding and related areas.
Raising awareness about contextual safeguarding among stakeholders and the wider community.
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By utilising these resources and aligning our practices with established guidelines and expert recommendations, our Contextual Safeguarding Division addresses the complex and multifaceted risks faced by young people today.
Dedicated social worker with significant experience in supporting
vulnerable young people aged 11-18. Background includes working
with adolescents facing contextual safeguarding issues,
exploitation risks, mental health challenges, and disengagement
from education. Skilled in developing individualised support plans,
collaborate with multi-agency professionals to enhance young
people’s safety, resilience, and wellbeing. Strengths in advocacy
,risk management, and relationship-building complemented by
extensive training in safeguarding procedures and contextual
safeguarding. Committed to continuous development, proactive
and empathetic approach to empowering young individuals and
their families.
Experienced social worker with a BA degree in Social Work and
15 years of experience working with children aged 0-18. Extensive
career includes roles as a nursery nurse, team leader, and social
worker, with a robust foundation in child development,
safeguarding, and multi-agency collaboration. Experience
placements with the Youth Justice Services and Working Locality
Team have deepened her expertise in contextual safeguarding
and supporting young people with complex needs
Accomplished social worker with over a decade of experience in
providing dedicated support to young people aged 11-18.
Specializes in addressing contextual safeguarding issues,
managing exploitation risks, and promoting mental health and
educational engagement. Proven expertise in creating and
implementing tailored support plans, and working collaboratively
with multi-agency teams to ensure the safety, resilience, and
wellbeing of adolescents. Highly skilled in advocacy, r
isk assessment, and relationship-building, with extensive training
in safeguarding and contextual safeguarding practices.
Committed to ongoing professional development, Gilbert
combines a proactive and compassionate approach to empower
young people and their families.
Highly experienced social worker with a strong background in
supporting children and young people aged 0-18. Holds a BA in
Social Work and has accumulated 15 years of hands-on
experience in various roles, including nursery nurse, team leader,
and social worker. Deeply knowledgeable in child development,
safeguarding, and multi-agency collaboration, Samuel has
honed his skills through placements with the Youth Justice
Services and local teams. His work focuses on contextual
safeguarding and assisting young people with complex needs,
utilizing his extensive training and experience to promote their
safety, resilience, and overall wellbeing. Samuel is dedicated to
continuous improvement and takes a proactive, empathetic
approach to his work with children and their families.
