Supervised Contact Worker
Bromley (peripatetic across sites as required)
36 hours per week | Sunday–Thursday (non-negotiable)
£18 per hour (umbrella) (£13.91 PAYE an hour)
Initial 3-month contract (potential extension)
Bromley Council is seeking a dedicated Supervised Contact Worker to support safe, high-quality contact between children and their families across Contact Centres, Children & Family Centres, community settings, and occasionally family homes.
This is a fixed-schedule role and applicants must be available Sunday–Thursday.
Working pattern:
Sunday: 8:48am – 5:00pm
Monday–Thursday: 9:48am – 6:00pm
(Slight variations may occur in line with service need)About the role
You will provide a consistent, child-centred service that supports positive family relationships while ensuring children’s safety and wellbeing at all times.
Key responsibilities
Observe and supervise contact between children and family members/friends
Identify and respond immediately to any harmful or abusive behaviour
Accurately observe, record and report on contact sessions to inform social workers and partner professionals
Set up and pack away contact environments appropriately
Build professional, supportive relationships with families, colleagues and stakeholders
Support a positive experience for children, young people and families throughout the contact process
Gather and share feedback to help shape and improve service deliveryRequirements
Ability to produce clear, accurate observational notes and reports
Experience in supervised contact, family support, or a related social care setting (desirable)
Strong safeguarding awareness and professional judgement
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Flexibility to work across multiple sites (primarily Penge)This is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on children and families while working within a supportive local authority service.
Interested? Apply now to be considered
