Job Description
Family Time WorkerChildren’s Services – Staying SafeGrade F Are you passionate about safeguarding children and strengthening family relationships? Do you have the skills to deliver meaningful, high-quality Family Time that genuinely impacts children’s lives? We are recruiting a Family Time Worker to join a dedicated Children’s Services team, supporting Looked After Children (LAC) and their families through purposeful, well-planned Family Time and direct work interventions.About the Role As a Family Time Worker, you will play a vital role in helping children maintain safe, positive relationships with their families. You will deliver structured Family Time sessions and targeted interventions, working with families who may have complex needs, often in emotionally challenging situations. You will work closely with Social Workers, Team Leaders and partner agencies to ensure Family Time is safe, child-focused and contributes meaningfully to assessments, care planning and long-term decision-making. This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your observations, recordings and professional judgement will directly influence outcomes for children.Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality, child-centred Family Time sessions in a variety of settings
* Contribute to risk assessments and take appropriate action to protect children from harm
* Plan, deliver and accurately record interventions to support wider social care assessments
* Use evidence-based approaches to support parenting capacity and child development (including EYFS guidance)
* Support families subject to child protection or care planning processes, including work in family homes where appropriate
* Work collaboratively with Social Workers and multi-agency partners
* Manage a varied caseload effectively, meeting agreed outcomes and timescales
* Escort children and families when required
* Support, mentor and supervise students or volunteers within the service
What We’re Looking For You will be a confident, organised and compassionate professional with experience of working directly with children and families.Essential requirements include:
* A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. Childcare, Early Years, Health & Social Care, Youth & Community Studies, NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC)
* Experience working with children and families, including those with complex needs
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and child protection
* Ability to plan, deliver and record purposeful Family Time and direct work
* Experience working in a multi-agency environment
* Excellent communication skills, including accurate written recording
* Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential car user role)
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.Why Apply?
* Make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families
* Be part of a supportive, experienced Children’s Services team
* Access ongoing training, development and supervision
* Work in a role where your professional input truly matters
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