Care First Recruitment Ltd. are currently recruiting Contact Supervisors for various London Boroughs, plus our own family contact centre
Contact Supervisors observe contact meetings between children and their parent/guardian. The contact meetings could take place either within a designated contact centre or could be community based, the contact supervisor would ensure that the contact meeting is supervised as per the instructions of the local authority or our own contact centre.
Specifics:
To work as part of a team, carrying out duties as required by centre based or community-based contacts
To supervise, observe and record contact sessions putting the needs and safety of the child first
Taking the appropriate action to protect the safety of the children or parents and promote their welfare intervening where this is threatened and terminating contact when necessary
Support children and young people to manage expectations of contact
Write comprehensive observational reports on each contact
Ability to use IT equipment
Immediately report to the centre any concerns of a child protection nature in accordance with policy and procedure
Attend staff meetings or team meetings if required
Candidates are required to have practical experience working with children, young people & families
Qualification within the social sector preferred
All applicants must have a right to work in the UK, satisfactory references for the immediate 5 years and an Enhanced DBS certificate
Essential skills required:
The ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with children and adults
A non-judgmental approach
Report writing
Hours: Ad Hoc and contracted roles available
Schedule: Mixed rotas (weekday shifts and weekend shifts)
Ability to Commute: London (required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: Starting from £16.26 to £17.50 per hour (varies, depending on client/contact centre)
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