Fixed term contract for 12 months
Contract hours: Tuesday - Saturday (37 hours per week)
Do you have a genuine passion for supporting families and creating positive outcomes for children? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a dedicated Supervising Contact Worker to join our team at Slough Children First on 12-month fixed term contract basis. This is a vital role where you’ll help children and families maintain safe, meaningful connections during challenging times.
As one of our Supervising Contact Workers, you’ll ensure supervised contact sessions are delivered to the highest standard, fostering positive communication between children, young people, and their families. You‘ll carry out agreed activities and interventions in line with the case-holding social worker’s plan, confidently managing and de-escalating challenging situations, while attending meetings, reviews, case conferences, and court hearings as required.
As a Supervising Contact Worker, you’ll have experience working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who are vulnerable. With strong communication skills, resilience, and a commitment to making a difference, you’ll have the ability to collaborate effectively with professionals such as social workers, reviewing officers, schools, and foster carers.
If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough, then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:
Slough is one of the UK’s most diverse and well‑connected towns, offering a vibrant place to live and work just outside London. Ongoing regeneration and investment have enhanced local amenities, public spaces and employment opportunities, while the cost of living remains more affordable than central London. With direct trains to Central London in under 20 minutes and excellent road links via the M4, M25 and M40, Slough is an accessible and welcoming location to build your career.
Our Values and Commitment
We are driven by our vision to ensure Happy, Safe & Loved, Thriving children and young people. Our work is guided by strong values — being child focused, honest and respectful, improving constantly, looking ahead, and delivering together
We are looking for people who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference. In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration, learning and care truly matter.
If this reflects who you are, we would love to hear from you!
Slough Children First is a company wholly-owned by Slough Borough Council providing social care and support services to children, young people and families.
