Family Contact Worker Dudley

Family Contact Worker

Location: Dudley
Pay: £14.36 per hour
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 09:00 - 17:30
Session Length: Typically 1.5 hours

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a Contact Worker to support supervised family time sessions with children and families. This role plays a vital part in safeguarding children while promoting positive, safe, and meaningful contact between children and their families.

You will work with children from new-born to 18 years, delivering sessions in contact centres, community settings, and family homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake supervised family time sessions with children and families
• Always safeguard children and families, reporting concerns promptly to the allocated Social Worker
• Lone work with families across contact hubs, community venues, and family homes
• Directly supervise and observe interactions during family time sessions
• Provide practical and emotional support to children and parents to ensure sessions are positive and child-focused
• Maintain professional boundaries and accurate session records
• Work flexibly to meet service needs and carry out other reasonable duties as required

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children, young people, and families (paid or voluntary)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles
• Ability to work independently and manage lone working responsibly
• Calm, empathetic, and professional approach
• Flexibility to work across weekdays and Saturdays

Why Apply?

• Meaningful frontline role supporting children and families
• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible session-based working
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within children's services

Apply now to be considered or get in touch for more information.