Contact Worker – Children’s Services

? Contact Worker – Children’s Services (Worcestershire County Council) ?
? Location: Worcestershire
? Apply now: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to build stronger, safer relationships? Worcestershire County Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Contact Worker to join the Family Contact Service, playing a vital role in safeguarding and supporting children across the county.

? The Role As a Contact Worker, you’ll supervise and support contact sessions between children and their families as part of an assessment, plan, or review. You’ll play a key role in promoting positive family relationships, empowering parents and carers to meet their children’s needs, and ensuring that every child’s voice is heard and respected.

You’ll work closely with Social Workers and other professionals in the team around the family, ensuring safe, nurturing environments for every child you support.

? Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support family contact sessions, ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing at all times.
  
  
• Encourage and empower parents/carers to take active responsibility for their children’s needs.
  
  
• Provide accurate, timely written reports following each contact session.
  
  
• Transport children to and from contact venues when required.
  
  
• Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends (one weekend per month on a rota basis).
  
  
• Collaborate effectively with safeguarding professionals and partner agencies.
  
  

? About You We’re looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient, and professional.
  
  
• Confident working with children, parents, and families from diverse backgrounds.
  
  
• Able to remain calm and objective in challenging situations.
  
  
• Highly organised, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
• Committed to safeguarding and equality in all aspects of their work.
  
  

? Why Join Us?

• Make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.
  
  
• Work as part of a supportive, passionate, and professional team.
  
  
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
  
  
• Flexible and varied working pattern.
  
  

? Interested? If you’re ready to take on a meaningful and rewarding role where every day makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

? Send your CV to: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

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