An amazing opportunity has arisen with Swan Family, for a Child and Family Contact Supervisor 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
  Pay: £13.15 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
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In perso

• 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