3 months contract with local authority
We are seeking a Supervised Contact Worker to join our team within the Children s Contact Centre Service operating across various venues within the London Borough of Bromley. This is a full-time position requiring 36 hours per week scheduled from Tuesday to Saturday (10am to 6pm Tues to Fri and 9am to 5pm on Sat).
Key Responsibilities:
- Observing and supervising contact between children and family members friends or other individuals within our Childrens Contact Centre Children and Family Centres local community and occasionally in the family home.
- Demonstrating strong report writing skills to accurately and factually describe observations of contact.
- Identifying the strengths of those attending and assessing potential risks intervening when necessary to reduce or remove any harm or abuse.
- Maintaining awareness of families and family dynamics along with a good understanding of child development.
- Utilizing MS Office and databases effectively with a keen attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a similar role within a social care or child welfare setting.
- Strong report writing skills and the ability to accurately describe observations of contact.
- Knowledge of families and family dynamics along with a good understanding of child development.
- Proficiency in using MS Office and databases.
- Availability to work full-time hours Tuesday to Saturday.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and families in need. Apply now!
Requirements: Full-time availability for a year Ability to work 36 hours per week Resilient and able to thrive in challenging situations Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills Comfortable with confrontation and able to deal with difficult situations Availability for out-of-hours meetings and lone working Daily use of a car and a full driving license