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Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Tower Hamlets Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate of £16.92 which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for a Contact Supervisor this role will be: E14 2BG

The right candidate will:

* To provide a high quality, child focused and safe contact service for children and their families / carers.

* To set up and provide supervised contact between children and families/ carers maintaining records of interactions, child protection concerns and health and safety issues.

* To promote, encourage and enable parents in practising safe and effective parenting skills and to support families in maintaining, or developing their quality of their contact. Where appropriate, to help families to develop independent contact within the community.

* To provide a range of support in contact to children in need of protection or support and their careers, ensuring a provision of services that protect, support, and enable children to maximise their potential and to enhance their identity.

* To ensure that plans for children and their families consist of clear goals and are being effectively implemented in accordance with standards and protocols. To ensure that individual outcomes identified are achieved.

* To assist children and families /carers in the completion of life story work. Children’s Services Directorate/Contact Supervisor/Apr 11

* To participate in the development of new initiatives and work within the centre in partnership with the management team.

* To ensure the environment where you are working is a safe, warm, containing, and accepting one.

We require the following:

* NVQ3 in Child Care or Play Work, NNEB, or equivalent.

* Experience of working with children in need of support and protection.

* Experience of undertaking contact work.

* Experience of direct work with children.

* Ability to supervise contact between children and their families/carers.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon