Child Contact Supervisor & Safeguarding Facilitator

Connect2H&F; Barking; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is seeking a Contact Supervisor to oversee sessions between children and families in a safe, child-centred environment. You will observe interactions, record findings objectively, and ensure all contact arrangements comply with safeguarding requirements and court orders.

You will liaise with social workers, legal representatives, foster carers and schools, prepare welcoming venues, and support handovers while maintaining professional boundaries.

Formación

• Experience working with children, young people, and families.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and producing written reports.
• Knowledge of professional boundaries and confidentiality requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and facilitate contact sessions between children, parents, family members, and significant adults.
• Ensure the safety, welfare, and well being of children throughout all contact arrangements.
• Prepare contact venues to provide a welcoming, safe, and child-friendly environment.
• Observe and accurately record interactions, behaviours, and significant events during contact sessions.
• Produce clear, factual, and unbiased written reports within required timescales.
• Manage challenging situations professionally and intervene appropriately where there are safeguarding, welfare, or safety concerns.
• Support positive interactions between children and family members while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Explain contact arrangements, expectations, and ground rules to participants.
• Facilitate handovers between carers, parents, and family members in line with agreed plans.
• Liaise effectively with social workers, legal representatives, foster carers, schools, and other professionals.
• Report safeguarding concerns, incidents, and breaches of contact agreements promptly and in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes, and administrative documentation.
• Support transport arrangements or escort children to and from contact sessions when required.
• Participate in reviews, case discussions, and multi-agency meetings where appropriate.
• Attend training and professional development activities to maintain knowledge and skills.

Conocimientos

Child & family work

Safeguarding knowledge

Record keeping

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Educación

Social care qualification

Herramientas

IT skills

Descripción del empleo

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is seeking a Contact Supervisor to oversee sessions between children and families in a safe, child-centred environment. You will observe interactions, record findings objectively, and ensure all contact arrangements comply with safeguarding requirements and court orders.

You will liaise with social workers, legal representatives, foster carers and schools, prepare welcoming venues, and support handovers while maintaining professional boundaries.