Provision of Support and Advocacy Services for those at risk, victims and Survivors of CSE

Oldham Council is seeking to commission a specialist support and advocacy service for children, young people and adults who are at risk of, have experienced, or are survivors of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). The service forms part of the Council's ongoing commitment to supporting victims and survivors of exploitation and responding to learning, recommendations and engagement associated with the National Inquiry relating to Child Sexual Exploitation.

The successful provider will work closely with statutory services, education settings, health partners, voluntary and community organisations\, and affected individuals and families to deliver a coordinated and responsive service. The service should empower victims and survivors, amplify their voices, support engagement with relevant services and, where appropriate, contribute to safeguarding and disruption activity. The commissioned service is expected to include elements such as:

• Specialist advocacy and support for male and female children, young people and adults who are at risk of, victims of, or survivors of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).

• One-to-one emotional and practical support.

• Early intervention and preventative work with individuals identified as being at risk of exploitation.

• Support for families and carers affected by CSE.

• Engagement, outreach and awareness-raising activity within communities.

• Support to navigate safeguarding, criminal justice, health and other relevant systems.

• Contribution to multi-agency working and positive long-term recovery outcomes.

Oldham Council is ideally seeking to work with one lead provider with demonstrable expertise in supporting victims and survivors of exploitation. The successful provider will deliver high-quality, culturally responsive and trauma-informed provision, achieving the outcomes and performance measures outlined within the service specification.