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Care First Recruitment Ltd. are currently recruiting Contact Supervisors for various London Boroughs
Contact supervisors observe contact meetings between children and their parent/guardian. The child would have been placed into the care of the local authority due to safeguarding issues. The contact meetings could take place either within a designated contact centre or could be community based, the contact supervisor would ensure that the contact meeting is supervised as per the instructions of the local authority.
Specifics:
- To work as part of a team, carrying out duties as required by centre based or community-based contacts
- To supervise, observe and record contact sessions with the needs and safety of the child as a priority
- Taking the appropriate action to protect the safety of the children or parents and promote their welfare intervening where this is threatened and terminating contact when necessary
- Support children and young people to manage expectations of contact
- Write comprehensive reports on each contact
- Ability to use IT equipment
- Immediately report to the centre any concerns of a child protection nature in accordance with policy and procedure
- Attend staff meetings or team meetings if required
Candidates are required to have practical experience working with children, young people & families
Qualification within the social sector preferred
All applicants must have a right to work in the UK, satisfactory references for the immediate 5 years and an Enhanced DBS
Essential skills required:
The ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with children and adults
A non-judgmental approach
Report writing
Hours:Ad Hoc and contracted roles available
Schedule: Mixed rotas (weekday shifts and weekend shifts)
Ability to Commute: London (required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: Starting from £17 per hour
