Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children who are placed in local authority foster care?
As a Family Time Worker, you’ll play a critical role in supporting children in understanding their birth identity and supervising their time with birth parents. We’re looking for people with the skills to encourage and help maintain positive relationships between children and parents. We work with very vulnerable children, so we must ensure we maintain professional relationships whilst managing complex family needs and behaviours.
You'll play a vital role in supporting families to spend quality time together. Our aim during family time is to promote positive and meaningful interactions for children with their family. This could include offering support, guidance, and parenting advice or modelling positive interaction and behaviours. Our family time workers are required to transport children around the county and further afield.
This role will be based in Tamworth. It is for two days a week (14.5 hrs), with the specific days to be discussed in the interview.
Main Responsibilities
* Facilitate therapeutic family time between children and their parents or other family members.
* Coordinate arrangements for family time for children and their parents or other family members as directed by court.
* Transport children and young people to attend family time.
* Provide parenting support and guidance during family time.
* Support the completion of accurate documentation, reports, and records related to children, young people, and families.
* Be available outside of traditional working patterns, including evenings and weekends, to provide support when needed.
The Ideal Candidate
* A minimum NVQ 3 in working with children and families or equivalent experience.
* Experience of direct work with children, their families, and carers in a statutory or voluntary agency serving vulnerable children.
* Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft packages.
* An understanding of child development and the impact of stress and trauma.
* Knowledge of key policies, guidance, and legislation in children’s social care.
* Unrestricted use of a car and a valid driving license.
* Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends.
* Effective communication skills with children, families, and carers.
* Ability to build relationships and deliver interventions.
* Ability to work effectively in conflict situations.
Note: The role is currently under review regarding weekend working arrangements, including any paid enhancements.
Need more information? If you're unsure whether your skills and experience meet the role's needs, please contact us at emma.hawkins1@staffordshire.gov.uk or heather.kliner@staffordshire.gov.uk. Interviews are expected to take place during the week beginning 14th July 2025.
Our recruitment process involves anonymising applications during shortlisting to focus on relevant information. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council. Our values are at the core of our identity and are shaped by colleague feedback and best practices. We foster a community spirit and pride in making a difference every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and forward-looking, committed to creating a supportive work environment where employees can reach their full potential and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds and communities. We offer a guaranteed interview for applicants meeting the minimum criteria, and all positions are subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, with full disclosure of relevant cautions and convictions as applicable.
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