Family Contact Worker - Manchester, United Kingdom - Spencer Clarke Group

Spencer Clarke Group

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

~ Family Contact Worker ~

Spencer Clarke Group are working in partnership with
Manchester City Council to appoint a
Family Contact Worker to their
Children & Families Services.

3-6 Month agency contract with a view to being extended on an ongoing basis.

Location - The role is to be based in one of the district offices North, South, Central this being Harpurhey, Wythenshawe, Longsight.

37 hours per week.

Rate of Pay - £15+ per hour - Negotiable depending on experience.
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Key Role Descriptors:_

Facilitate, supervise and observe Contact including setting up Contact arrangements and providing support and advice to children and parents where necessary.
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.
Be responsible for providing information on and accurately record Contacts as necessary.
Monitor the review action plan as agreed with the Social Worker.

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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.
Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications.

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