Family Time Worker (Part time)

? Part-Time Family Support Worker (18.5 hrs – Maternity Cover)
Location: Willow House, 2 Chelmsley Circle, Chelmsley Wood, B37 5UH

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Family Support Worker to join our team on a part-time basis (0.5 FTE) to cover maternity leave until November 2026.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in Family Time/Contact supervision, who is confident working with children, parents, and professionals to ensure safe, structured, and child-centred contact sessions.

? Hours We are looking for someone who can cover:

• Monday – Thursday: 2pm – 6pm
  (Some flexibility available and earlier finishes may be possible)
  
  
• Potential Saturday work on rotation (not every week, flexible)
  
  

Total weekly hours: 18.5

? Key Responsibilities

• Supervising Family Time/Contact sessions and undertaking detailed observations and assessments.
  
  
• Ensuring children are never left alone with family members during contact.
  
  
• Providing support, advice, and guidance to parents where appropriate.
  
  
• Ensuring all sessions remain child-centred, with no discussion of care plans or inappropriate topics.
  
  
• Transporting children to and from Family Time sessions (essential).
  
  
• Liaising with Social Workers, IROs, and other professionals.
  
  
• Using knowledge of child development and age-appropriate needs to guide practice.
  
  

? What We're Looking For Qualifications are not essential — experience is key, particularly within Family Time/Contact settings.
We’re looking for someone who is:

• Supportive
  
  
• Respectful
  
  
• Empathetic
  
  
• Experienced in parenting or supporting parents
  
  
• An essential car user
  
  

? Apply Now If you're interested, please send your CV to:
john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

? Referral Bonus Know someone perfect for this role?
Refer them to us, and if they’re successful, you’ll receive £250!