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Family Contact Worker – Children & Families ? Manchester area | ? Children’s Services | ????? Family Contact Service. We’re working in partnership with a well-established Children & Families service in the Manchester area to recruit a Family Contact Worker (Grade 4) to support some of the city’s most vulnerable children and families. This is a rewarding frontline role, ideal for someone passionate about safeguarding, child development and family-focused practice.
Job Responsibility:
Facilitate and supervise family contact sessions, including complex and supervised contact
Observe and assess interactions, contributing to ongoing child and family assessments
Provide practical support and guidance to children and parents during contact
Accurately record contact sessions, observations and outcomes
Monitor agreed action plans and escalate concerns to the Social Worker where appropriate
Work confidently within child protection procedures and court-related processes
Promote equality, diversity and inclusive practice at all times
Requirements:
Experience working with children and families, particularly in safeguarding contexts
A sound understanding of child development and child protection principles
Knowledge of the Assessment Framework and how contact contributes to wider assessments
Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills