Children's Contact Supervisor £50-£60 Milton Keynes

Prospero Health & Social Care - Chelmsford; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable health and social care agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Childrens Contact Supervisor to oversee contact sessions between children and their families. The role involves ensuring a safe environment, monitoring interactions, and providing detailed reports. Applicants should have UK experience working with children, excellent communication skills, and a caring approach. The position offers flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children and families.
• Minimum 6 months UK experience in a similar role.
• Enhanced adult and child DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contact sessions to promote family relationships.
• Write accurate reports after each contact session.
• Ensure child welfare is the focus at all times.

Skills

Experience working with children

Excellent communication skills

Observational skills

Understanding of safeguarding practices

Ability to manage challenging situations

Job description

Overview

Pay rate: GBP50 - GBP60 per session.

Hours: Part-time, Temporary.

Are you passionate about safeguarding and supporting positive relationships between children and their families? Do you have strong interpersonal skills and a keen eye for detail? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Childrens Contact Supervisor.

About Us

We've been supporting childrens services professionals across Kent and the South East for over 25 years, giving you access to a wide range of agency opportunities each year across multiple local authorities and private providers. Whether you're looking to lead on complex cases or step into a service area that better suits your strengths, this opportunity offers flexibility without compromising on career progression.

At Prospero Health & Social Care, we work with trusted services throughout the region. Join us as a Childrens Support Worker and make an immediate difference in the lives of young people in various different settings and locations.

The Role

As a Childrens Contact Supervisor, you will oversee contact sessions between children and their parents or family members in a safe, supervised setting. You will:

• Ensure contact visits are conducted in a safe and structured environment.
• Monitor and assess the quality of interactions, ensuring the childs welfare is always the priority.
• Support children and their families before, during, and after contact sessions.
• Observe and accurately record interactions, providing detailed reports for social workers or courts when required.
• Intervene sensitively if necessary to redirect or manage difficult situations.
• Promote positive and healthy communication between children and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and facilitating contact sessions to promote positive family relationships.
• Ensuring that the needs and welfare of the child remain the focus at all times.
• Writing clear, accurate, and objective reports following each contact session.
• Working closely with social workers, families, and legal professionals as needed.
• Adhering to safeguarding policies and maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children and families
• Must have a minimum 6 months UK experience working with children and families
• Must be able to provide references to cover your current and most previous employers.
• Must have an enhanced Adult and Child DBS registered on the update service or willing to process a new one with Prospero.
• A caring, professional, and impartial approach with strong observational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to produce detailed, objective reports.
• Patience, resilience, and the ability to manage potentially challenging situations.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and child protection.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

How to Apply

To apply, please send over a copy of an up to date CV to the provided contact address.

Be part of a team dedicated to safeguarding children and supporting families in need. Apply today!

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