Child Contact Centre Manager Bournemouth

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Posting date:
09 January 2025
Hours:
Full time
Closing date:
08 February 2025
Location:
Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1AA
Company:
Hays Specialist Recruitment
Job type:
Permanent
Job reference:
4646304_1736439140

Hays Specialist Recruitment

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting a full-time, permanent Child Contact Centre Manager for a global supported housing organisation. This role requires a highly motivated and dedicated manager with outstanding leadership and communication skills, who is committed to enhancing the well-being of children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Organise, supervise, record, and assess family contact time, ensuring safeguarding protocols are adhered to at all times.
  • Schedule and manage practitioners and volunteers, maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality service.
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with families, Local Authorities, social workers, solicitors, and other professionals, ensuring contact needs are met.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Child-centred approach to family work, with experience in sensitively managing individuals under stress.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely and non-judgmentally with others.
  • Understanding of boundaries, commitment to equal opportunities, and anti-discriminatory practice.
  • Ideally, an NVQ qualification in Children & Families.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Job Facilities/Benefits:

  • Fantastic training and development opportunities.
  • Increased holiday allowance with long service.
  • Friendly and supportive team environment.
  • Various company discounts.

Why Join Us:

Join a supportive team dedicated to providing superior support to children and families. Our organization fosters a culture of continuous learning and growth opportunities. We value our employees and offer them a great work environment.