Family Contact Worker
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- England,North West,Lancashire
- Full Time, Contract
- £15 per hour
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.
You will:
*Facilitate and supervise family contact sessions, including complex and supervised contact
*Observe and assess interactions, contributing to ongoing child and family assessments
*Provide practical support and guidance to children and parents during contact
*Accurately record contact sessions, observations and outcomes
*Monitor agreed action plans and escalate concerns to the Social Worker where appropriate
*Work confidently within child protection procedures and court-related processes
*Promote equality, diversity and inclusive practice at all times
What We’re Looking For We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
*Experience working with children and families, particularly in safeguarding contexts
*A sound understanding of child development and child protection principles
*Knowledge of the Assessment Framework and how contact contributes to wider assessments
*Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
*Confidence managing emotionally complex situations professionally
*Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement
Essential requirements:
*Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
*Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Why Apply? *Meaningful work making a real difference to children’s lives
*Supportive, values-driven service
*Opportunity to build long-term experience within Children’s Services
*Strong multi-agency working environment
Apply Now To apply or request more information, please contact:
? .uk
Referral Bonus ? Know someone suitable?
If you refer a candidate who is successfully placed, you’ll receive £250 as a thank-you.
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.
You will:
*Facilitate and supervise family contact sessions, including complex and supervised contact
*Observe and assess interactions, contributing to ongoing child and family assessments
*Provide practical support and guidance to children and parents during contact
*Accurately record contact sessions, observations and outcomes
*Monitor agreed action plans and escalate concerns to the Social Worker where appropriate
*Work confidently within child protection procedures and court-related processes
*Promote equality, diversity and inclusive practice at all times
What We’re Looking For We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
*Experience working with children and families, particularly in safeguarding contexts
*A sound understanding of child development and child protection principles
*Knowledge of the Assessment Framework and how contact contributes to wider assessments
*Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
*Confidence managing emotionally complex situations professionally
*Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement
Essential requirements:
*Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
*Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Why Apply? *Meaningful work making a real difference to children’s lives
*Supportive, values-driven service
*Opportunity to build long-term experience within Children’s Services
*Strong multi-agency working environment
Apply Now To apply or request more information, please contact:
? .uk
Referral Bonus ? Know someone suitable?
If you refer a candidate who is successfully placed, you’ll receive £250 as a thank-you.
Job number 3333882
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