Family Visitation Worker Croydon, England
Job description
An amazing opportunity has arisen with Swan Family, for a Family Time Contact Worker to work in our Croydon Children and Family Contact Centre.
The successful candidate's will be joining a very dynamic team delivering a crucial service to families. No direct experience is necessary as full training is provided.
In this challenging but highly rewarding role, you will be responsible for co-ordinating and supervising family time between children and their birth families at contact centres and also out and about within the community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- You will complete a detailed recording of the observations you made during these sessions and will liaise with social workers, escalating any concerns, as required.
- You will be joining a child focussed, creative and supportive team, with a strong emphasis upon being a good corporate parent.
- Transport and escort children and young people.
- Observe and supervise contact between children, young persons and parents, including other family members.
- Risk managing and intervening as necessary to safeguard children.
- You will have good report writing skills to factually describe observations within the contact session within the agreed time scale.
- To attend and participate in planning meetings or reviews, as required.
- To follow safeguarding procedures of Swan Family and its clients at all times.
- To report any safeguarding concerns promptly
- To attend supervision and training courses in relation to the tasks, as required.
Essential Requirements:
- NVQ level 3 in children and young people workforce or related fields integral
- A current DBS for working with adults and children - we can assist you
Desirable Requirements:
- A driving licence and access to a car is desirable but not essential
We are looking for contact supervisors who are able to understand the importance of child-centred services that make a difference to the families we work with. As well as this it is important that candidates are empathetic, have good communication skills and are non-judgemental in their practices. This role is ideal for social work students of those looking to pursue a career in social care.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Salary: £11.95 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Application question(s):
- To be considered for this role you must have a level 3 or equivalent in Childcare. Can you confirm that you have this.
- Do you have a current DBS on the update service?
- Do you drive and have access to your own car?
Work Location: In person
