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Position: Supervised Contact WorkerLocation: KnowsleySalary: £20 P/HJob Type: Full-time
About Us: Join our committed team dedicated to fostering safe and nurturing environments for children and families undergoing challenging transitions. We work closely with social services to ensure that every child in our care experiences positive and constructive family interactions.
Job Purpose: As a Supervised Contact Worker, you will facilitate and monitor visits between children and their non-custodial parents or family members. This role is vital in ensuring the child's safety and promoting healthy family interactions under supervised conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and Supervise Visits: Ensure the child's safety and welfare during visits, intervening when necessary to prevent harm or emotional distress.
- Detailed Reporting: Document observations and provide comprehensive reports that may contribute to court decisions or social services assessments.
- Facilitate Positive Interactions: Encourage and guide constructive and positive interactions between the child and their family.
- Enforce Rules and Guidelines: Clearly communicate and uphold the conditions of visitation to all parties involved.
- Support Children and Families: Offer emotional support and guidance to children and families, helping to alleviate the stresses associated with supervised visits.
Essential Criteria:
- Proven experience in childcare, social work, or a related field.
- Excellent observational and reporting skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to handle potentially stressful situations with calm and professionalism.
Desirable Criteria:
- Training in child protection, safeguarding, or a related area.
- Experience in a supervisory role within a family services setting.
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