Child Contact Support Worker

We Do Social Work; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a dedicated Contact Support Worker to supervise sessions between children aged 0–17 and their parents or carers. You will arrange and escort sessions, transport children between venues, and maintain accurate records while prioritising the child’s safety and welfare.

This role requires building positive relationships with families and professionals, ensuring professional boundaries, and reporting safeguarding concerns promptly as part of a supportive,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated safeguarding knowledge and ability to protect children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, families and professionals.
• Ability to observe, record and report safeguarding concerns accurately.

Responsibilities

• Arrange, coordinate and supervise contact sessions.
• Organise transport and escort between locations with carers and professionals.
• Maintain accurate contact notes and reports per council procedures.
• Observe interactions and report safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Attend relevant meetings and provide guidance to parents and carers.

Skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Observation

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths Grade C+

QCF Level 3 in Social Care or Child Care

Job description

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a dedicated Contact Support Worker to supervise sessions between children aged 0–17 and their parents or carers. You will arrange and escort sessions, transport children between venues, and maintain accurate records while prioritising the child’s safety and welfare.

This role requires building positive relationships with families and professionals, ensuring professional boundaries, and reporting safeguarding concerns promptly as part of a supportive,