Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• Bromley Council is seeking a Supervised Contact Worker (BR6) on a temporary contract for 12 weeks, primarily based at Churchill Court, Bromley.
• The role involves supporting children and families by observing and supervising contact sessions, ensuring safety, and promoting positive experiences.
• The position is full-time (36 hours/week) with a fixed schedule Sunday–Thursday, including weekend hours, and requires availability for peripatetic work across local sites.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Supervise and observe contact sessions between children and family members or friends.
• Identify and respond immediately to any harmful or abusive contact.
• Record accurate observations and write detailed reports to support social workers and other professionals.
• Set up and pack away contact areas appropriately.
• Build professional, supportive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Contribute to improving the service by seeking feedback from children, young people, and families.
• Occasionally conduct contact sessions in family homes or community settings.
Skills/Experience:
• Experience in contact work, family support, or social care (desirable).
• Ability to observe, document, and report interactions accurately.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, families, and professionals.
• Ability to work independently, follow structured schedules, and adapt to peripatetic assignments.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to delivering high-quality services to children and families.
• Valid DBS certificate and eligibility to work in the UK.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 10/02/2026.
• Contract: Temporary, 12 weeks.
• Hours: 36 per week, Sunday–Thursday (fixed schedule; Sunday 08:48–17:00, weekdays 09:48–18:00).
• Location: Churchill Court, Bromley, with occasional travel to other sites.
• Rate: Limited/Umbrella £18/hour.
• Valid DBS certificate and eligibility to work in the UK.
Requirements
• Experience in contact work, family support, or social care (desirable). • Ability to observe, document, and report interactions accurately. • Understanding of child protection and safeguarding principles. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, families, and professionals. • Ability to work independently, follow structured schedules, and adapt to peripatetic assignments. • Reliable, professional, and committed to delivering high-quality services to children and families. • Valid DBS certificate and eligibility to work in the UK.