Social Care & Health Non-Qualified – CSW – Family Practitioner (Grade 6)
Location: Havering, London
Hourly Pay Rate: £20.92 Umbrella
Contract Length: 3 Months
Working Pattern: 5 days per week
Working Hours: Flexible working between Monday and Saturday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
Work Location: Various Children’s Centres across Havering
Working Arrangement: Fully office/site-based – no hybrid or home working
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Social Care & Health Non-Qualified – CSW – Family Practitioner (Grade 6) to join a dedicated team supporting children and families across Havering.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and compassionate individual with a background in working with children and families, particularly those experiencing challenging circumstances, separation or changes in family relationships.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting vulnerable children and their families by facilitating supervised family time contact sessions, helping maintain family connections and promoting positive relationships in a safe and supportive environment.
You will work across various Children’s Centres throughout Havering, providing a community-based service and working closely with families and other professionals.
Key Responsibilities
-
Deliver and supervise family time contact sessions between children and their family members, ensuring interactions take place in a safe, supportive and child-focused environment.
-
Monitor family interactions and assess potential risks, ensuring the safety and welfare of children remain the highest priority.
-
Follow safeguarding policies, procedures and relevant protocols, escalating any concerns appropriately.
-
Support vulnerable children and families during periods of separation, helping to maintain and strengthen family connections and relationships.
-
Observe and record interactions during supervised contact sessions, providing accurate, objective and timely reports.
-
Contribute to professional reports, case discussions, meetings and court processes where required.
-
Work collaboratively with social workers, colleagues and other relevant professionals to support positive outcomes for children and families.
-
Demonstrate professionalism, empathy and resilience when working with families in potentially challenging and sensitive situations.
Essential Requirements
-
Previous experience of working directly with children and families is essential.
-
Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
-
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, parents and professionals.
-
Ability to assess situations, recognise potential risks and respond appropriately.
-
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
-
Confidence in managing challenging and sensitive situations professionally.
-
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records and contribute to reports.
-
A compassionate, patient and child-centred approach.
Desirable Experience
-
Previous experience supervising family time contact sessions.
-
Experience supporting children and families experiencing separation or challenging family circumstances.
-
Experience contributing to professional reports, meetings or court-related processes.
Working Arrangements
-
The role requires working 5 days per week across various Children’s Centres in Havering.
-
Working days will be flexible between Monday and Saturday, with hours falling between 9:00am and 7:00pm.
-
This is a fully community-based, office/site-based position.
-
Working from home is not permitted, and this arrangement is unlikely to change during the initial 3-month contract.
-
The successful candidate must be comfortable travelling between different Children’s Centres across Havering as required.
What We Offer
-
Competitive hourly umbrella pay rate of £20.92.
-
An initial 3-month contract opportunity.
-
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
-
The chance to gain valuable experience within a local authority children and family services environment.
If you have experience working with children and families, a strong understanding of safeguarding and a genuine passion for supporting positive family relationships, we would love to hear from you!
For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare
