Job Description

Main purpose of role: To supervise / monitor the contact between children and their parents and/or other relatives where court orders or other circumstances make this necessary to carry out individual work with children and/or their parents as agreed with the Manager. Family Contact Workers will work in a variety of settings, including occasionally family and foster homes in the provision of Family contact Sessions This post requires the successful candidate to work flexibly and to undertake some work outside of normal office hours and/or at weekends.

Specific Responsibilities:

To work in conjunction with the Manager and Senior contact workers to provide Family Contact To provide transport to children and on occasions other family members, to and from the contact venue. Work closely with commissioning Children and Families Social Workers as part of agreed plans for children. To report to the Manager or other Designated Officer any circumstances giving rise to concern relating to the safety of children (including accidents to staff and or service users). Liaise with colleagues within Social Care Services (Adults/Children's Services) and professionals within external agencies, as agreed within plans for children as and when required. Keep written records and produce reports, as requested, in accordance with policies and procedures. To assist and participate in Child Protection Conference, Planning and Review meetings, as required. Maintain confidentiality at all times Promote an atmosphere in which parents/carer's are encouraged to take responsibility for meeting needs of their children. Attend Court as a witness if required, in court proceedings, involving children and families. To remain abreast and informed of current thinking in relation to professional conduct and practice. To assist in compiling reports for court if required.

Other Duties

Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training. Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job. Must have a Clean Driver's license and access to a car and Business insurance.

For more information and an application pack please contact natasha.watson@ardcomm.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.90 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 25 per week

Work Location: In person