Contact Supervisor

Job PurposeTo facilitate, monitor, and supervise contact sessions between children and their families in a safe, supportive, and child-focused environment. The Contact Supervisor will observe and record interactions objectively, promote positive family relationships where appropriate, and ensure that all contact arrangements are carried out in accordance with court orders, care plans, and safeguarding requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and facilitate contact sessions between children, parents, family members, and significant adults.Ensure the safety, welfare, and well being of children throughout all contact arrangements.Prepare contact venues to provide a welcoming, safe, and child-friendly environment.Observe and accurately record interactions, behaviours, and significant events during contact sessions.Produce clear, factual, and unbiased written reports within required timescales.Manage challenging situations professionally and intervene appropriately where there are safeguarding, welfare, or safety concerns.Support positive interactions between children and family members while maintaining professional boundaries.Explain contact arrangements, expectations, and ground rules to participants.Facilitate handovers between carers, parents, and family members in line with agreed plans.Liaise effectively with social workers, legal representatives, foster carers, schools, and other professionals.Report safeguarding concerns, incidents, and breaches of contact agreements ..... full job details .....