3 months contract with local authority
Job Description:
1.1 Transporting and overseeing children and young individuals in care during contact with their parents guardians or other individuals as specified in the care plan.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- To pick up and safely transport children from their placement to the contact venue and return them after the contact session.
- To supervise the contact between the children and their parents ensuring compliance with contact requirements and procedures.
- To submit a written report using the required template detailing the progress of the contact session.
- To promptly report any safeguarding concerns arising during the contact to the Contact Manager and the designated social worker.
- To assist with service duty arrangements and utilize various computer applications as necessary.
- To maintain the cleanliness of contact rooms and ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards.
- To attend training sessions as needed.
- To perform any other duties within the scope of the job and grading.
Requirements
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record
- Ability to work with children and young people
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Flexibility to attend training sessions
- Basic computer skills
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