Family Time Practitioner – Ipswich

Family Time Practitioner – Ipswich (2 Positions Available) Service: Corporate Parenting
Location: Ipswich
Contract: Up to 10 weeks
Hours: Monday–Friday, 37 hours
Working Style: Face-to-face / Community-based

Opus People Solutions are currently recruiting 2 Family Time Practitioners to support Children’s Services in the Ipswich area.

This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity where you’ll play a vital role in helping children maintain meaningful relationships with their families in a safe and supportive environment.

The Role You’ll be responsible for supervising and facilitating Family Time sessions, ensuring every interaction is safe, positive, and centred around the child’s wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Safeguard children at all times during Family Time sessions
• Supervise and facilitate sessions in a nurturing, child-focused environment
• Observe family interactions and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of sessions and outcomes
• Work closely with Social Workers and multi-agency professionals
• Deliver sessions across Family Time Centres, Family Hubs, community venues, and homes
• Transport children (including babies) to and from sessions, sometimes across wider areas
• Conduct home visits and provide practical support to families involved in Child in Need or court processes

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced Children’s DBS
• Full UK Driving Licence with business insurance
• Experience working with children and families within a safeguarding environment

Why Apply?

• Make a direct, positive impact on children’s lives
• Short-term contract with immediate start potential
• Varied, community-based role—no two days the same

? To apply or find out more, contact: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk
? Referral Bonus: Know someone suitable? Refer them and receive £250 if successfully placed!