4Recruitment Services
Family Contact Worker - Urmston
Job Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Description
Family Contact Worker
Urmston
28/10/2024 – 3 months initially
Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9.15am – 6pm – 36.25 hrs/week – Office based
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 children from school to sessions where necessary
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 child’s 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 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
Enhanced Child DBS registered to the update service Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services in an equal opportunities employer.
Please email all CVs to Sammy Davis or call (phone number removed) mobile (phone number removed)
Location: Manchester, GB
Posted Date: 10/5/2024
Urmston
28/10/2024 – 3 months initially
Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9.15am – 6pm – 36.25 hrs/week – Office based
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 children from school to sessions where necessary
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 child’s 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 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
Enhanced Child DBS registered to the update service Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services in an equal opportunities employer.
Please email all CVs to Sammy Davis or call (phone number removed) mobile (phone number removed)
Location: Manchester, GB
Posted Date: 10/5/2024
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