Job Description

Job Summary

Locum Child and Family Support Worker - Supervised Contact Team

Location:

Chelmsford (Fixed base)

Contract:

Temporary - 3 months, Full-time (37 hrs/week)

Pay:

13.47ph PAYE / 17.25ph Umbrella

Closing Date:

21 August 2025

About the Role

We Are Care are proud to be working in partnership with Essex County Council's

Family Time (Supervised Contact Service)

to recruit an experienced

Child and Family Support Worker

.

You will play a vital role in supervising, supporting, and facilitating contact sessions between children in local authority care and their birth families. The work is varied, emotionally rewarding, and directly contributes to positive outcomes for children and young people.

The role also offers the opportunity to support wider social work teams, contributing to targeted interventions and helping ensure children's safety, wellbeing, and development.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and facilitate safe, meaningful family contact sessions. Build strong, trusting relationships with children, young people, and families. Provide practical, personal, and emotional support tailored to assessed needs. Work closely with social workers and partner agencies (e.g. schools, health services). Attend meetings, reviews, and court hearings as required, providing accurate reports. Act promptly to safeguard children, escalating concerns appropriately. Maintain accurate case records in line with policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

RQF Level 3 (A Level / NVQ / BTEC) or equivalent experience. Strong track record of working directly with children and families in challenging circumstances. Knowledge of the Children's Act 1989 & 2004 and safeguarding best practice. Ability to work with resilience in emotionally demanding situations. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable:

First Aid certificate and/or Sign Language skills. Experience in supervised contact or family support settings.

Core Hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 5:30pm Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm(Some evenings/weekends may be required to meet service needs)

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking, award-winning social care service (Ofsted Outstanding). Make a direct, positive impact on the lives of children and families. Receive the backing and support of both We Are Care and Essex County Council.

Apply by 21 August 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: Up to 13.47 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Work Location: In person