Description
We are seeking a committed and passionate Family Contact Worker for a 1-year fixed-term contract to supervise family contact time for children in Local Authority Care. The successful candidate will help families enjoy their time together and gain experience in creating positive environments, leading mediation, delivering training sessions, and producing reports.
The Specialist Intervention Service aims to reduce the number of children entering the care system and improve their life chances and safety. Family contact is crucial to promoting and sustaining the child's relationship with their family, providing high-quality, positive time for them to connect and interact.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise family contact time for children of various ages in Local Authority Care
- Create positive environments for family interactions
- Lead mediation and conflict resolution
- Deliver training sessions
- Produce reports
Requirements:
- Experience working with children on child protection plans or in local authority care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical ability and confident decision-making
- Ability to incorporate the Strengthening Families Model
- Commitment to the organisational values and care for the community
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional training and career development opportunities
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Investors in People Gold Award employer
Special Requirements:
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
- A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken, including an Enhanced Children's Department of Barring Services check