An amazing opportunity has arisen with Swan Family for a Contact Supervisor to work in Coventry. This will be within our Children and Family Contact Centre and out and about in the community.
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and creative Family Contact Workers who are committed to improving the outcomes for children, young people, and families. The successful candidates will be joining a dynamic team passionate about working directly with children and their families, delivering a crucial service.
Responsibilities:
* Transport and escort children and young people.
* Undertake and observe supervised contact for children and their families.
* Risk manage and intervene as necessary to safeguard children.
* Have good report writing skills to factually describe observations within the contact session within the agreed time scale.
* Attend and participate in planning meetings or reviews, as required.
* Prioritise safeguarding and identify and respond to levels of risk.
* Attend supervision and training courses in relation to the tasks, as required.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
* Calm and approachable nature.
* Great attention to detail with regards to report writing.
* Able to deal with challenging situations and resolve conflicts.
* Good understanding of safeguarding measures.
Essential Requirements:
* You must hold a minimum level 3 NVQ in Children and Young People or equivalent.
* 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’re an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. Minorities, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £11.44 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Flexitime
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 12 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Every weekend
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* No weekends
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
* Weekends only
Licence/Certification:
* NVQL3 in health & social care (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: swan/coventry/cs
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