Main characteristics
- Location
- Urmston, Manchester
- Company
- 4Recruitment Services
- Salary
- £14.66 - £16.18/hour
- Employment type
- Temporary
- Category
- Social Care / Nursing
Job summary
Family Contact Worker - TraffordAre you a passionate, dedicated Family Contact Worker looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are recruiting a Family Contact Worker to join a Children Families and Wellbeing Team based in Trafford.
Umbrella Rate: £14.66 - £16.18 per hour
Duration: 15/01/2024 8 weeks
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am 5.30pm - Office based
Family Contact Worker role: Full JD Available
Facilitate and supervise after school contact sessions with looked after children and young people aged 0 16 years and their families
These will take place in a contact centre, in the community and at times outside of the borough
Transport to and from sessions
Manage a caseload
Ensure safeguarding of the children and young people is a priority at all times
Support the children with any feelings that may arise from contact
Immediately raise any concerns you may have
Organise and co-ordinate contacts activities e.g. cinema within the community ensuring that appropriate Risk Assessments are in place and adhered to
Supervise and record (video) final contact sessions with children and their families when adoption is part of the childs plan
Attend Court to give evidence on the nature of contact sessions, the level of attachment and the relationship between the child and parent/significant other when required
Work with other agencies and professionals including social workers, providing reports that will form part of their parenting assessments
Work with parents who could have a range of issues that may have effected their parenting
Maintain up-to-date records and case notes on a daily basis
Attend meetings, reviews and conferences
Essential Requirements
UK Driving Licence, access to a vehicle, business insurance
At least 1 years experience working with looked after children and their families
Understanding of attachment theories in relation to children in care
Ability to apply different methods of interventions with children and families to educate, facilitate and promote changes within contact sessions
Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment and in partnership with external agencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be flexible
You Must Have Right to Live & Work in the UK
Enhanced Child and Adult DBS registered to the update service
We also offer an outstanding referral scheme for any Family Contact Worker friends or colleagues.
If you are a Family Contact Worker and would like to express your interest, please contact us for this great opportunity by calling on (phone number removed) and speak to Sammy Davis Or email on,
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer
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