Pay rate: £50 - £60 per session
Hours: Part-time, Temporary
Are you passionate about safeguarding and supporting positive relationships between children and their families? Do you have strong interpersonal skills and a keen eye for detail? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Childrens Contact Supervisor.
About Us:
We've been supporting childrens services professionals across Kent and the South East for over 25 years, giving you access to a wide range of agency opportunities each year across multiple local authorities and private providers. Whether you're looking to lead on complex cases or step into a service area that better suits your strengths, this opportunity offers flexibility without compromising on career progression.
At Prospero Health & Social Care, we work with trusted services throughout the region. Join us as a Childrens Support Worker and make an immediate difference in the lives of young people in various different settings and locations.
The Role:
As a Childrens Contact Supervisor, you will oversee contact sessions between children and their parents or family members in a safe, supervised setting. You will:
· Ensure contact visits are conducted in a safe and structured environment.
· Monitor and assess the quality of interactions, ensuring the childs welfare is always the priority.
· Support children and their families before, during, and after contact sessions.
· Observe and accurately record interactions, providing detailed reports for social workers or courts when required.
· Intervene sensitively if necessary to redirect or manage difficult situations.
· Promote positive and healthy communication between children and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
· Supervising and facilitating contact sessions to promote positive family relationships.
· Ensuring that the needs and welfare of the child remain the focus at all times.
· Writing clear, accurate, and objective reports following each contact session.
· Working closely with social workers, families, and legal professionals as needed.
· Adhering to safeguarding policies and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Requirements:
· Previous experience working with children and families
· Must have a minimum 6 months UK experience working with children and families
· Must be able to provide references to cover your current and most previous employers.
· Must have an enhanced Adult and Child DBS registered on the update service or willing to process a new one with Prospero.
· A caring, professional, and impartial approach with strong observational skills.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to produce detailed, objective reports.
· Patience, resilience, and the ability to manage potentially challenging situations.
· Understanding of safeguarding practices and child protection.
· Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send over a copy of an up to date CV to (url removed)
Be part of a team dedicated to safeguarding children and supporting families in need. Apply today!
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