Manchester City Council

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Family Contact worker on behalf of Manchester City Council's Childrens Services.

As a family contact Worker, you will supervise contact sessions between family members and Children, providing Advice and guidance where necessary,

You will be responsible for undertaking observation and assessment of Supervised Contact visits in accordance with agreed plan. They will contribute to the continuing assessment of children and families in needs and at risk of harm as part of the Contact visit.

The role holder will be responsible for providing information on and accurately record Contacts as necessary. They will monitor the review action plan as agreed with the Social Worker.

Key Role Accountabilities:

Demonstrate a clear understanding of Child Protection procedures and principles and MCC social work procedures relating to court proceedings.

Contribute to the assessment of a child and family's needs using the recognised Assessment Framework.

Be accountable for dealing with all aspects of a Contact visit, including ensuring that Contacts take place to the agreed plan and working with the families to resolve any behavioural and emotional issues that may arise from Contact.

Ensure that the Child's Contact Record is complete with sufficient information and accuracy for the team around the child to use effectively and that any action plans are monitored and any issues raised to the appropriate authority.

Personal commitment to continuous self development and service improvement.

APPLY NOW - Send your CV to Kyle… kyle.roberts@servicecare.org.uk

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.