Description Job Title: Contact Supervisor Salary: £29,253 - £32,736 per annum (pro rata to hours worked) Grade: C Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 22.2 hours per week We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate contact supervisor to support children who are looked after by the local authority by providing a safe place for them to have family time with members of their birth family, including siblings, extended birth family members and significant others. Contact supervisors work closely with families and colleagues, supporting with attachment building and assessments for Court proceedings, whilst preserving a child’s sense of identity. Contact supervisors will be required to closely observe children and their families’ interactions, whilst providing feedback to support relationships. In addition, clear, concise recordings are required where the contact supervisor will analytically comment on the quality of relationships, appropriateness of verbal/non-verbal behaviour, having regard to racial, cultural, religious & ethnic background. You can expect to join a dynamic and committed team, where interventions completed with children and families, enable them to develop their own solutions and make positive changes to their lives. The strong culture within the team been created by a permanent and stable workforce. DBS Check: Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is required for this post. Benefits of Working with Us At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous annual leave entitlement Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable) Ongoing training and professional development Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support Staff discounts and local offers A supportive and inclusive working environment Important Dates Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 5th January 2026 Closing Date (Internal & External): 18th January 2026 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information If you would like to have further discussion about the role, please contact Mark Jackson (Think Family Service, Team Manager) or Fay Thomas (Think Family Service, Deputy Team Manager) on 01375 652700/652013. To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document) Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application. If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. Gaps in Employment Form Gaps in Employment Example