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Family Contact WorkerService Care Solutions • Didsbury, ENG, GB
Family Contact Worker

Family Contact Worker

Service Care Solutions • Didsbury, ENG, GB
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Family Contact Worker – Children & Families ? Manchester area | ? Children’s Services | ????? Family Contact Service

We’re working in partnership with a well-established Children & Families service in the Manchester area to recruit a Family Contact Worker (Grade 4) to support some of the city’s most vulnerable children and families.

This is a rewarding frontline role, ideal for someone passionate about safeguarding, child development and family-focused practice .

The Role As a Family Contact Worker, you will play a vital role in facilitating, supervising and observing contact between children and their families, ensuring every interaction is safe, supportive and aligned with agreed care plans.

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  • Facilitate and supervise family contact sessions , including complex and supervised contact

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  • Observe and assess interactions, contributing to ongoing child and family assessments
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  • Provide practical support and guidance to children and parents during contact
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  • Accurately record contact sessions, observations and outcomes
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  • Monitor agreed action plans and escalate concerns to the Social Worker where appropriate
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  • Work confidently within child protection procedures and court-related processes
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  • Promote equality, diversity and inclusive practice at all times
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    \n What We’re Looking For We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate :

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  • Experience working with children and families , particularly in safeguarding contexts
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  • A sound understanding of child development and child protection principles
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  • Knowledge of the Assessment Framework and how contact contributes to wider assessments
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  • Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
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  • Confidence managing emotionally complex situations professionally
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  • Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement
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    \n Essential requirements :

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  • Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
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  • \n Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
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    \n Why Apply? \n

  • Meaningful work making a real difference to children’s lives
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  • Supportive, values-driven service
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  • Opportunity to build long-term experience within Children’s Services
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  • Strong multi-agency working environment
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    \n Apply Now To apply or request more information, please contact :

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