Family Contact Worker

Family Contact Worker - Children & Families ? Manchester area ? Children's Services ? Family Contact ServiceWe'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.The Role As a Family Contact Worker, you will play a vital role in facilitating, supervising and observing contact between children and their families, ensuring every interaction is safe, supportive and aligned with agreed care plans.You will:

• 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

What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• 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
• Confidence managing emotionally complex situations professionally
• Commitment to continuous professional development and service improvement

Essential requirements:

• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Why Apply?

• Meaningful work making a real difference to children's lives
• Supportive, values-driven service
• Opportunity to build long-term experience within Children's Services
• Strong multi-agency working environment

Apply Now To apply or request more information, please contact:? .ukReferral Bonus ? Know someone suitable?If you refer a candidate who is successfully placed, you'll receive £250 as a thank-you.