laborer

laborer Croydon, England

Swan Family Centres
Full Time Croydon, England 24856 - 12.04 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

An amazing opportunity has arisen with Swan Family, for a Weekend Sessional 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:

  • 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

laborer
Swan Family Centres

Coventry, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
201 to 500 Employees
Company - Public
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