Family Time Worker

Family Time Worker Families & Communities – Children and Families Services
? Staffordshire area

We are currently recruiting a Family Time Worker to support children, young people and their families during planned and court-directed family time sessions.

This is a rewarding, hands-on role for someone who is child-focused, emotionally intelligent and confident working in sensitive and sometimes challenging situations.

About the role As a Family Time Worker, you will coordinate and facilitate therapeutic family time between children and their parents or wider family members. Your role will be to ensure sessions are safe, supportive and focused on promoting positive relationships and the child’s welfare.

You will work closely with colleagues and partner agencies, contributing to accurate recording and reporting, and providing practical parenting guidance during sessions where appropriate.

This role will require flexibility, including evening and weekend work, to meet the needs of children and families.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate family time sessions as directed, including court-ordered contact
  
  
• Provide practical and emotional support to children, young people and their families
  
  
• Offer parenting guidance and model positive interactions during family time
  
  
• Transport children and young people to family time sessions when required
  
  
• Accurately complete records, reports and documentation
  
  
• Work effectively in emotionally charged or conflict situations
  
  
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, and health & safety standards at all times
  
  

What we’re looking for

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in working with children and families
  
  
• Experience of direct work with children, families or carers in a statutory or voluntary setting
  
  
• Understanding of child development and the impact of stress and trauma
  
  
• Knowledge of key legislation, policy and guidance within children’s social care
  
  
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  
  
• Confidence using IT systems and writing clear, accurate records
  
  
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
  
  
• Essential: unrestricted access to a car and willingness to travel
  
  

Why apply?

• Make a real difference to children’s lives at a critical time
  
  
• Work within a supportive, values-led service
  
  
• Develop your skills in therapeutic and restorative family work
  
  
• Be part of a team committed to safeguarding and positive outcomes
  
  

How to apply To apply or to request further information, please contact:
? john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

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