Who are Fair Ways and what do we stand for?
At Fair Ways we believe in making a difference through passionate care, support and education. Together we aim to build an institution that makes a difference to society and leaves a legacy greater than ourselves and our contributions. Our values sit at the heart of everything we do; we measure our wealth by the difference we make, rather than the profit we make. Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering Fostering, Education, Residential and Family services and caring for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year.
Where and when do we need you?
We are looking for a professional, assertive individual with fast, accurate typing skills to conduct both supervised and supported family contact sessions. Fair Ways Contact Service offers a safe and supervised environment allowing families to work towards re-establishing relationships following a breakdown or separation.
In this role as a Family Contact Supervisor you will be involved in exciting and rewarding things like:
- Keeping vulnerable children and young people safe – Contributing to the monitoring of good practice within the Contact Scheme, ensuring safe working practices within safeguarding procedures are followed.
- Working in an informed way using relevant supporting information – Work within the NACCC standards for the Contact Scheme and adhere to Fair Ways policies and procedures.
- Supporting positive engagement for our families – The role involves supervising/supporting contact sessions to enable children to retain bonds with significant figures in their lives in a controlled environment.
- Ensuring an open platform for discussion – involving parents and children (where appropriate) in decisions about their contact, in order to maximise their choices, giving due consideration to their wishes and feelings.
- Playing your part within an amazing team – Being a reliable and conscientious team member. Contact sessions are often court ordered and must be adhered to with stability and consistency being key factors to making them work.
- Evidencing your fantastic attention to detail and communication skills – The individual must be able to accurately record sessions and at the same time monitor the risks in the sessions and have the confidence to recognise and challenge unsafe parenting.
This working hours will be 15 hours per week, 5 hours Saturday and Sunday which will be variable and Wednesdays 13:30-18:30.
All candidates must have a full driving licence and have access to the use of a car
All candidates must have a full driving licence and have access to a car. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). This disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways.
We are unable to provide VISA sponsorship for this role and all applicants will need to be able to provide evidence of right to work in the UK.
Desirable… but not essential
We welcome applicants that hold or are willing to be supported to achieve a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.
Let us look after you!
At Fair Ways, we care about your well-being, here is what we currently offer to our dedicated team:
- Exciting Opportunities: Participate in free staff lotteries with prizes such as holiday vouchers, weekends away and festive hampers.
- Work‑Life Balance: Holiday Accrual Scheme, an extra day of annual leave as a ‘wellbeing day’ and the option to purchase additional holidays (up to 5 days).
- Health and Support: Simply Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Scheme with 24/7 counselling, early pay to withdraw salary in emergencies.
- Growth and Development: Education Grant for accreditation up to master’s level and leadership courses.
- Wellbeing Matters: Team‑building days, summer festivals, gym memberships, cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Recognition and Rewards: Staff Awards, Long Service Awards, pension scheme, Blue Light Card eligibility.
- Supportive Community: Inclusive and vibrant culture, diversity embraced.
- Benefits vary by contract type.
Become a part of our community – We can’t wait to meet you!
If you’re passionate about making a difference and are ready to embark on an incredible journey, apply today and be a part of something amazing at Fair Ways. Join our team and help shape brighter futures!
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