Main purpose of role:
To supervise / monitor the contact between children and their parents and/or other relatives where court orders or other circumstances make this necessary to carry out individual work with children and/or their parents as agreed with the Manager. Family Contact Workers will work in a variety of settings, including occasionally family and foster homes in the provision of Family contact Sessions This post requires the successful candidate to work flexibly and to undertake some work outside of normal office hours and/or at weekends.
Essential Education and Qualifications
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Minimum Level 2 in any of the below areas; (with a willingness to progress to level 3/5).
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Youth and Community Work, Childcare, Health & Social Care.
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NISCC registration or be eligible for registration (must be registered on appointment).
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Experience in working with children and young people.
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Hold a current full driving license valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. (Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements).
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Experience in the use of IT including at least one of the core packages i.e. Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint.
Specific Responsibilities:
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To work in conjunction with the Manager and Senior contact workers to provide Family Contact
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To provide transport to children and on occasions other family members, to and from the contact venue.
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Work closely with commissioning Children and Families Social Workers as part of agreed plans for children.
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To report to the Manager or other Designated Officer any circumstances giving rise to concern relating to the safety of children (including accidents to staff and or service users).
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Liaise with colleagues within Social Care Services (Adults/Children’s Services) and professionals within external agencies, as agreed within plans for children as and when required.
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Keep written records and produce reports, as requested, in accordance with policies and procedures.
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To assist and participate in Child Protection Conference, Planning and Review meetings, as required.
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Maintain confidentiality at all times
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Promote an atmosphere in which parents/carer’s are encouraged to take responsibility for meeting needs of their children.
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Attend Court as a witness if required, in court proceedings, involving children and families.
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To remain abreast and informed of current thinking in relation to professional conduct and practice.
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To assist in compiling reports for court if required.
For more information and an application pack please contact natasha.watson@ardcomm.org
Closing Date
Wednesday / 11 June 2025
5:00pm
5:00pm
Contact Details
61-63 Ardmonagh Gardens
Belfast
BT11 8DX
United Kingdom
natasha.watson@ardcomm.org