We are looking for a part time self-employed Supervised Contact Worker who can provide interventions to families who are in need of assistance.
Supervised Contact Worker
1. Work within the service’s aims. To deliver a quality, cost effective service in a timely manner.
2. Carry out duties as directed by the service and in accordance with the service’s policies and procedures.
3. Maintain accurate records and reports on pieces of work carried out ensuring client confidentiality.
4. Ensure at all times that the child/young person’s safety and well-being are paramount.
5. Contribute to assessment/court reports, meetings as and when required.
6. Immediately report to the centre any concerns of a child protection nature in accordance with policy and procedure that may require terminating the contact.
7. Take responsibility for carrying out Health and Safety Procedure, as it applies to self, other staff and service user.
8. Communicate and engage with service users to enhance the opportunities available to them to achieve their potential.
9. Participate in training and supervision opportunities to ensure development of your own practice.
10. Attend staff meeting or team meetings as required.
11. Ensure that requirements of the Complaints Procedure are complied with, and if appropriate, assist with complaint enquires.
12. Work within the guidelines drawn up for each specific piece or work i.e. extended contact, community based contact, indirect contact, managing handovers, family support.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or equivalent.
- Experience of building strong, effective relationships with children, young people and families in times of challenge and crisis.
- Experience of undertaking direct, activity based work with children, young people and families.
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues impacting children, young people and families, and that led to them requiring support.
- Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and 2004 and other legislative and policy guidance applicable within Children's Social Care.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you live in Barking and Barking or surrounding boroughs?
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Health and Social Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- DBS (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
